The Wayro route from Mollepata to Lampa is 271 miles (436 km), about 8 h 7 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 271 mi (436 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-109 → PE-3S → CU-606 → PU-123 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Mollepata to Lampa
PE-3S (209 mi) and CU-606 (18 mi) carry about 84% of the 271 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Puno. Of the 8 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Mollepata and Lampa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU-109 | 0–6 | 6 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 6–10 | 4 | Cusco |
| local roads | 10–19 | 9 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 19–37 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 37–42 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 42–69 | 27 | Cusco |
| local roads | 69–79 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 79–257 | 178 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-123 | 257–270 | 13 | Puno |
| local roads | 270–271 | 1 | Puno |
- Mile 180 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Baluartes, Saqsaywaman (mile 67), Museo de Arte Popular del Instituto Americano de Arte (mile 70), Rumicolca (mile 91), Raqch'i (mile 144), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 224), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 244), Pucará (mile 245)
- Museums and history: Tarahuasi (mile 10), Baluartes, Saqsaywaman (mile 67), Museo de Arte Popular del Instituto Americano de Arte (mile 70), Rumicolca (mile 91), Raqch'i (mile 144), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 224), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 244), Pucará (mile 245)
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Baluartes, Saqsaywaman
Also called the Cyclopean Walls (Muros Ciclópeos), the Bastions of Saqsaywaman are an archaeological site within the Saqsaywaman National Archaeological Park in Cusco District.
Museo de Arte Popular del Instituto Americano de Arte
On Avenida Sol in Cusco, at Galerías Turísticas 103, you'll find the Museo de Arte Popular of the American Institute of Art.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Raqch'i
Raqch'i, in the Vilcanota valley of Cusco's Canchis province, preserves the Inca temple of Wiracocha, about 92 meters long, along with ceremonial spaces and 156 qolqas, or storehouses, built partly of volcanic stone.
Templo de San Francisco de Asís
Facing Ayaviri's main square, the Templo de San Francisco de Asís is an Andean Baroque church more than three centuries old. Look for its columned facade and 18th-century religious paintings by Isidoro Francisco de Moncada.
Pukara Lithic Museum
Run by Peru's Ministry of Culture office in Puno, the Pukara Lithic Museum (Museo Lítico de Pukara) in the town of Pucará displays monoliths and stone sculptures of the ancient Pukara culture.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
In Lampa itself
Pukaqucha
Pukaqucha is a lake in Peru's Puno Region, located east of the town of Lampa in Lampa Province.
More drives to Lampa
- Andahuaylillas to Lampa
- Cusco to Lampa
- Písac to Lampa
- Chinchero to Lampa
- Yucay to Lampa
- Urubamba to Lampa
From Mollepata to other places in Peru
- Mollepata to Huacachina
- Mollepata to Paracas
- Mollepata to Andahuaylillas
- Mollepata to Kiteni
- Mollepata to Chucuito
- Mollepata to Desaguadero
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mollepata to Lampa?
About 8 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 271 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mollepata to Lampa?
About 271 miles (436 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Mollepata to Lampa?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mollepata to Lampa?
In order: CU-109, PE-3S, CU-606 and PU-123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mollepata to Lampa?
Closest to the road: Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 91, 0.1 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 224, 0.3 mi from the route); Pukara Lithic Museum (museum, mile 244, 0.2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.