By road, Nazca and Kiteni are about 447 miles (720 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 10 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
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: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 447 mi (720 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-30A → AY-1151 → AY-109 → AY-1118 → PE-32A → PE-3S → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Nazca to Kiteni is like
PE-28B (193 mi) and PE-32A (67 mi) carry about 58% of the 447 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Nazca and Kiteni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-30A | 1–53 | 52 | Ica, Ayacucho |
| AY-1151 | 53–107 | 54 | Ayacucho |
| AY-109 | 107–132 | 25 | Ayacucho |
| AY-1118 | 132–150 | 18 | Ayacucho |
| PE-32A | 150–217 | 67 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 217–248 | 31 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 248–254 | 6 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 254–447 | 193 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
- Mile 24 of this route: Ica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 348 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 358 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 364 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Stops between Nazca and Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 161), Qunchupata, Ayacucho (mile 240), Zona Monumental de San Juan Bautista (mile 241), Wichqana (mile 244), Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 257)
- Museums and history: Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (mile 161), Hatun Usnu (mile 209), Qunchupata, Ayacucho (mile 240), Zona Monumental de San Juan Bautista (mile 241), Wichqana (mile 244), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 252), Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 257)
Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo
Known as the "ancient place" in Quechua, Ñawpallaqta is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho Region, on the border of the Cayara and Huancapi districts in Víctor Fajardo Province.
Hatun Usnu
Hatun Usnu is an archaeological site atop a mountain of the same name in Chiara District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho.
Qunchupata, Ayacucho
Qunchupata is an archaeological zone in Peru's Ayacucho region, in the Ayacucho District of Huamanga Province.
Zona Monumental de San Juan Bautista
The Zona Monumental de San Juan Bautista is the historic core of San Juan Bautista district in Huamanga province, Ayacucho, declared part of Peru's national cultural heritage in 1989.
Wichqana
Wichqana is an archaeological site in Ayacucho District, Huamanga Province, in Peru's Ayacucho Region.
Museo de Sitio de Wari
Near the Wari archaeological complex in Ayacucho, the Museo de Sitio de Wari displays ceramics, bone remains and stone objects found during research excavations.
Museo de sitio de Quinua
In the Quinua District of Ayacucho, the Museo de sitio de Quinua is devoted to the Battle of Ayacucho, which ended Spanish rule in Peru, with a permanent exhibit of related objects.
More drives to Kiteni
From Nazca to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nazca to Kiteni?
About 12 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 447 miles.
How far is Kiteni from Nazca by car?
About 447 miles (720 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Nazca to Kiteni drive?
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; Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Nazca to Kiteni use?
In order: PE-30A, AY-1151, AY-109, AY-1118, PE-32A, PE-3S and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Nazca and Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Qunchupata, Ayacucho (archaeological site, mile 240, 0.2 mi from the route); Wichqana (archaeological site, mile 244, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de sitio de Quinua (museum, mile 257, 0.1 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.