Ollantaytambo to Mollepata is about 70 road miles (113 km): roughly 2 h 21 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: 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.”
| Total distance | 70 mi (113 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → CU-110 → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Ollantaytambo to Mollepata is like
CU-606 (17 mi) and CU-110 (11 mi) carry about 40% of the 70 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ollantaytambo to Mollepata
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–4 | 4 | Cusco |
| CU-110 | 4–15 | 11 | Cusco |
| local roads | 15–23 | 8 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 23–28 | 5 | Cusco |
| local roads | 28–34 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 34–51 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 51–61 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 61–64 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-109 | 64–70 | 6 | Cusco |
What to see on the way from Ollantaytambo to Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Wat'a, Cusco (mile 14), Tampukancha (mile 21), Killarumiyuq (mile 29)
- Museums and history: Moray (mile 9), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 14), Tampukancha (mile 21), Killarumiyuq (mile 29), Tarahuasi (mile 61)
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Wat'a, Cusco
Wat'a is an archaeological zone in Peru's Cusco Region, located in Anta Province's Huarocondo District, north of the town of Huarocondo.
Tampukancha
Tampukancha is an Inca religious center in the Zurite District of Anta Province, about 30 miles from Cusco.
Killarumiyuq
Killarumiyuq is an archaeological park in Ancahuasi District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Tarahuasi
Tarahuasi is an archaeological site in Limatambo District, Anta Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Mollepata
- Andahuaylas to Mollepata
- Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata
- Pisco to Mollepata
- Huancayo to Mollepata
- Jauja to Mollepata
- Maras to Mollepata
From Ollantaytambo to other places in Peru
- Ollantaytambo to Andahuaylillas
- Ollantaytambo to Lampa
- 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 Mollepata?
About 2 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 70 miles.
How far is Mollepata from Ollantaytambo by car?
About 70 miles (113 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 Mollepata?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ollantaytambo to Mollepata?
In order: PE-28B, CU-110, PE-3S, CU-606 and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ollantaytambo and Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Wat'a, Cusco (archaeological site, mile 14, 0.7 mi from the route); Tampukancha (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.5 mi from the route); Killarumiyuq (archaeological site, mile 29, 0.7 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.