By road, Nazca and Lampa are about 506 miles (815 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 35 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 506 mi (815 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1S → AR-114 → PE-34A → PU-123 |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Arequipa, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Nazca–Lampa drive in a few lines
PE-1S (319 mi) and PE-34A (137 mi) carry about 90% of the 506 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Ica, Arequipa, Puno. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Nazca to Lampa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 1–320 | 319 | Ica, Arequipa |
| AR-114 | 320–341 | 21 | Arequipa |
| local roads | 341–349 | 8 | Arequipa |
| PE-34A | 349–486 | 137 | Arequipa, Puno |
| PU-123 | 486–506 | 20 | Puno |
- Mile 31 of this route: Ica → Arequipa (region line)
- Mile 434 of this route: Arequipa → Puno (region line)
Places worth a stop between Nazca and Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Paleontológico de Sacaco (mile 60), Yura Hot Springs (mile 355)
- Nature and outdoors: Yura Hot Springs (mile 355)
- Museums and history: Museo Paleontológico de Sacaco (mile 60), Historic Centre of Arequipa (mile 345)
Museo Paleontológico de Sacaco
Part of San Marcos University's museums, the Museo Paleontológico de Sacaco is a site museum of paleontology in the Bella Unión district of Caravelí, Arequipa.
Historic Centre of Arequipa
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 2000, the Historic Centre of Arequipa is noted for ornamented architecture that blends European and native characteristics.
Yura Hot Springs
Roughly 28 km north-northwest of Arequipa, the Yura Hot Springs (Baños termales de Yura) are a thermal bathing complex in the Yura district.
Arriving in Lampa
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 Nazca to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nazca to Lampa?
About 12 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
What is the driving distance from Nazca to Lampa?
About 506 miles (815 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 Lampa?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Nazca to Lampa use?
In order: PE-1S, AR-114, PE-34A and PU-123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Nazca to Lampa?
Closest to the road: Museo Paleontológico de Sacaco (paleontological museum, mile 60, 0.9 mi from the route); Historic Centre of Arequipa (historic center, mile 345, 8 mi from the route); Yura Hot Springs (hot spring, mile 355, 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.