Plan on about 11 h 32 min of driving for the 414-mile (667 km) trip from Oxapampa to Huacachina, before any stops.
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 | 414 mi (667 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5NA → PE-5N → PE-22B → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | Pasco, Junín, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Oxapampa to Huacachina is like
PE-1S (181 mi) and PE-22 (95 mi) carry about 67% of the 414 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Pasco, Junín, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Oxapampa to Huacachina: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Pasco |
| PE-5NA | 1–28 | 27 | Pasco, Junín |
| PE-5N | 28–39 | 11 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 39–90 | 51 | Junín |
| local roads | 90–96 | 6 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 96–109 | 13 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 109–124 | 15 | Junín |
| PE-22 | 124–155 | 31 | Junín |
| LM-618 | 155–160 | 5 | Junín, Lima |
| PE-22 | 160–224 | 64 | Lima, Lima Province |
| local roads | 224–231 | 7 | Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 231–412 | 181 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 412–414 | 2 | Ica |
- Mile 23 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Junín → Lima (region line)
- Mile 210 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 264 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 339 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
Places worth a stop between Oxapampa and Huacachina
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa Museo Villa Mercedes (mile 225), Huaca Malena (mile 293), La Centinela (mile 349)
- Nature and outdoors: Chiri Yaku (mile 53)
- Museums and history: Cajamarquilla (mile 224), Casa Museo Villa Mercedes (mile 225), Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy (mile 229), Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 237), Huaca Malena (mile 293), La Centinela (mile 349)
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Cajamarquilla
In the Jicamarca Valley about 25 kilometers inland from Lima, Cajamarquilla is an archaeological site covering roughly 167 hectares, among the largest archaeological monuments in Peru.
Casa Museo Villa Mercedes
Casa Museo Villa Mercedes is a house museum in the Ate Vitarte district of Lima, Peru.
Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy
On the right bank of the lower Rímac River valley, Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy is an archaeological site in Campoy, within Lima's San Juan de Lurigancho district.
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lima
In the colonial part of Lima's Barrios Altos neighborhood, this Catholic church and monastery stands at the corner of Huánuco and Junín streets; its first building dates to the 17th century.
Museo Pedro de Osma
Museo Pedro de Osma is a history museum in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru, a stop for travelers exploring the Lima area.
Huaca Malena
In Asia district of Cañete Province, Lima region, Huaca Malena is an archaeological site that has its own on-site museum for visitors.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
When you get to Huacachina
St. Jerome Cathedral, Ica
Also called Ica Cathedral, St. Jerome Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Ica, Peru.
Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins"
Ica's regional archaeological museum, named for Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins, focuses on the different Indigenous cultures that lived in Peru.
More drives to Huacachina
- Lima to Huacachina
- Huaral to Huacachina
- Barranca to Huacachina
- Churin to Huacachina
- Tarma to Huacachina
- Cerro de Pasco to Huacachina
From Oxapampa to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Oxapampa to Huacachina?
About 11 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 414 miles.
How far is Huacachina from Oxapampa by car?
About 414 miles (667 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 Oxapampa to Huacachina drive?
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 Oxapampa to Huacachina use?
In order: PE-5NA, PE-5N, PE-22B, JU-645, PE-3N, PE-22, LM-618 and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Oxapampa to Huacachina?
Closest to the road: Casa Museo Villa Mercedes (historic house museum, mile 225, 0.1 mi from the route); Huaca Malena (archaeological site, mile 293, 0.7 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 349, 0.6 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.