The Wayro route from Nazca to Andahuaylillas is 439 miles (707 km), about 11 h 53 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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.”
| Distance by road | 439 mi (707 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3S → CU-606 |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Nazca to Andahuaylillas
PE-30A (277 mi) and PE-3S (111 mi) carry about 88% of the 439 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Nazca to Andahuaylillas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-30A | 1–278 | 277 | Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 278–279 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 279–283 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 283–286 | 3 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 286–354 | 68 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| local roads | 354–363 | 9 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 363–381 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 381–386 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 386–413 | 27 | Cusco |
| local roads | 413–423 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 423–439 | 16 | Cusco |
- Mile 24 of this route: Ica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
Places worth a stop between Nazca and Andahuaylillas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 283), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 286), Sayhuite (mile 311), Siete bateas (mile 410), Inka Museum (mile 413)
- Nature and outdoors: Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve (mile 58), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 286)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 283), Sayhuite (mile 311), Tarahuasi (mile 354), Siete bateas (mile 410), Inka Museum (mile 413), Qenko (mile 414)
Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve
Set in the Lucanas Province of Ayacucho, Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve exists mainly to protect the habitat of the vicuña.
Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac
The Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac is housed in the Casa Hacienda Illanya, a building in Abancay, Peru.
Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa
Perched on a hill about 9 km from Abancay, Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (Mirador de Taraccasa) has play areas, an artificial lagoon, a zoo, a cross and views over the city.
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Siete bateas
Within the Saqsaywaman Archaeological Park in Cusco, Siete Bateas sits on the left bank of the Chakán River, at the foot of a ravine tied to an Inca-era hydraulic, landscape and ritual system.
Inka Museum
Housed by the National University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco, the Inka Museum is the university's archaeological museum, formerly called the Archaeological Museum of the University of Cusco.
Qenko
About 6 km northeast of Cusco and east of Sacsayhuamán, Qenko (Q'enqo) is an archaeological site declared Cultural Heritage of the Cusco Region.
When you get to Andahuaylillas
Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta, Quechua for "flea place," is a Wari culture archaeological site in Quispicanchi province, in Peru's Cusco region.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Quyllur Urmana
Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Urcos District, Cusco Region, lying between the towns of Huaro and Urcos at the foot of Wiraqucha mountain.
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From Nazca to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nazca to Andahuaylillas?
About 11 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 439 miles.
How far is Andahuaylillas from Nazca by car?
About 439 miles (707 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 Nazca to Andahuaylillas?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Nazca to Andahuaylillas?
In order: PE-30A, AP-650, PE-3S and CU-606. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Nazca and Andahuaylillas?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 283, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (park, mile 286, 0.6 mi from the route); Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 311, 0.3 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.