The Wayro route from Ollantaytambo to Lampa is 237 miles (381 km), about 7 h 5 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 237 mi (381 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-3S → PU-123 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco, Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Ollantaytambo to Lampa
PE-3S (168 mi) and PE-28B (55 mi) carry about 94% of the 237 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Cusco, Puno. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ollantaytambo to Lampa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–55 | 55 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 55–223 | 168 | Cusco, Puno |
| PU-123 | 223–236 | 13 | Puno |
| local roads | 236–237 | 1 | Puno |
- Mile 147 of this route: Cusco → Puno (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Ollantaytambo and Lampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inkariy Museum (mile 22), Choquepuquio (mile 56), Ayamachay (mile 103), Raqch'i (mile 111), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 190), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 211)
- Museums and history: Inkariy Museum (mile 22), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 28), Choquepuquio (mile 56), Ayamachay (mile 103), Raqch'i (mile 111), Templo de San Francisco de Asís (mile 190), Pukara Lithic Museum (mile 211)
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
Choquepuquio
Choquepuquio is an extensive Wari archaeological site in the Cusco valley, in Lucre District near the village of Huacarpay and the lake of the same name.
Ayamachay
Ayamachay is an archaeological site with rock paintings in the Combapata District of Cusco's Canchis Province, above the left bank of the Salcca River near the village of Oroscocha.
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.
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 Ollantaytambo to other places in Peru
- Ollantaytambo to Mollepata
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Chucuito
- Ollantaytambo to Desaguadero
- Ollantaytambo to Coroico, Bolivia
- Ollantaytambo to Sorata, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ollantaytambo to Lampa?
About 7 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
How far is Lampa from Ollantaytambo by car?
About 237 miles (381 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 Ollantaytambo 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 Ollantaytambo to Lampa use?
In order: PE-28B, PE-3S and PU-123. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ollantaytambo to Lampa?
Closest to the road: Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 22, 0.2 mi from the route); Choquepuquio (archaeological site, mile 56, 0.3 mi from the route); Templo de San Francisco de Asís (cathedral, mile 190, 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.