The Wayro route from Paucartambo to Urubamba is 65 miles (104 km), about 1 h 60 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance | 65 mi (104 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | CU-112 → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Paucartambo to Urubamba
CU-112 (32 mi) and PE-28B (25 mi) carry about 88% of the 65 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Paucartambo to Urubamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 1–14 | 13 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 14–16 | 2 | Cusco |
| local roads | 16–21 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-112 | 21–40 | 19 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 40–65 | 25 | Cusco |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Paucartambo and Urubamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chawaytiri (mile 27), Inca complex at Písac (mile 38), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 48), Urco (mile 54), Inkariy Museum (mile 55)
- Museums and history: Chawaytiri (mile 27), Inca complex at Písac (mile 38), Intiyuq K'uchu (mile 48), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 49), Urco (mile 54), Inkariy Museum (mile 55)
Chawaytiri
Rock paintings are the draw at Chawaytiri, an archaeological site in Pisac District, Calca Province, near the village of the same name in Peru's Cusco Region.
Inca complex at Písac
Along a mountain ridge above the town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley, this Inca complex has agricultural terraces, residences, watchtowers and a ceremonial center, protected as a national archaeological park since 1983.
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.
Intiyuq K'uchu
Rock paintings mark Intiyuq K'uchu, an archaeological site in Lamay District of Calca Province in the Cusco Region.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Urco
Within the Vilcanota River valley, about 4.8 km from Calca in the Sacred Valley, Urco is an archaeological site occupied from the Late Intermediate Period through the Late Horizon.
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.
Once you reach Urubamba
Chupani
Chupani is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Urubamba district north of Cusco, declared national cultural heritage in 2011 and covering about 23 hectares.
Quispiguanca
Quispiguanca, also written Q'espihuanca or Q'espiwanka, was a royal estate of the Inca emperor Huayna Capac.
Yanacocha
Sitting at about 3,951 meters in the Urubamba Province of Cusco, Yanacocha is a lake roughly 240 meters long and 14 meters deep.
More drives to Urubamba
- Ayacucho, Peru to Urubamba
- Huancavelica to Urubamba
- Huancayo to Urubamba
- Jauja to Urubamba
- Quillabamba to Urubamba
- Puno to Urubamba
From Paucartambo to other places in Peru
- Paucartambo to Yucay
- Paucartambo to Chinchero
- Paucartambo to Mollepata
- Paucartambo to Cachora
- Paucartambo to Lampa
- Paucartambo to Chucuito
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paucartambo to Urubamba?
About 1 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 65 miles.
How far is Urubamba from Paucartambo by car?
About 65 miles (104 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 Paucartambo to Urubamba?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Paucartambo to Urubamba?
In order: CU-112 and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Paucartambo and Urubamba?
Closest to the road: Chawaytiri (archaeological site, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Intiyuq K'uchu (archaeological site, mile 48, 0.2 mi from the route); Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 55, 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.