Písac to Chinchero is about 38 road miles (61 km): roughly 1 h 9 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.”
| Distance | 38 mi (61 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 1 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28G → PE-3S → PE-28F |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Písac to Chinchero: the shape of the trip
PE-28G (15 mi) and PE-28F (11 mi) carry about 68% of the 38 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Písac to Chinchero: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28G | 1–16 | 15 | Cusco |
| local roads | 16–21 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 21–26 | 5 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 26–37 | 11 | Cusco |
| local roads | 37–38 | 1 | Cusco |
Stops between Písac and Chinchero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Puka Pukara (mile 14), Church and Convent of Santo Domingo, Cusco (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Inkilltambo (mile 13), Puka Pukara (mile 14)
Inkilltambo
Inkilltambo (also spelled Inquilltambo or Inkill Tampu) is an archaeological site in San Sebastián District, Cusco Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
Puka Pukara
Close to Cusco, Puka Pukara is a set of military ruins with walls, terraces and staircases that once helped defend the Inca capital.
Church and Convent of Santo Domingo, Cusco
Built on the foundations of the Inca temple of Coricancha, the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo is a 17th-century colonial monastery in the historic center of Cusco.
Once you reach Chinchero
Lake Piuray
Lake Piuray (Laguna Piuray) lies in the Chinchero district of Cusco, in the Vilcanota range. Its deep blue water is fed by several streams, including the Pongobamba and Huila Huila.
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
More drives to Chinchero
- Abancay to Chinchero
- Andahuaylas to Chinchero
- Ayacucho, Peru to Chinchero
- Nazca to Chinchero
- Ica to Chinchero
- Huancayo to Chinchero
From Písac to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Písac to Chinchero?
About 1 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 38 miles.
How far is Chinchero from Písac by car?
About 38 miles (61 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 Písac to Chinchero 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 Písac to Chinchero use?
In order: PE-28G, PE-3S and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Písac and Chinchero?
Closest to the road: Inkilltambo (archaeological site, mile 13, 1 mi from the route); Puka Pukara (archaeological site, mile 14, 0.2 mi from the route); Church and Convent of Santo Domingo, Cusco (convent, mile 19, 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.