The Wayro route from Písac to Mollepata is 88 miles (142 km), about 2 h 38 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 by road | 88 mi (142 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28G → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Písac–Mollepata drive in a few lines
PE-3S (27 mi) and CU-606 (17 mi) carry about 50% of the 88 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Písac and Mollepata
| 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 | 21–45 | 24 | Cusco |
| local roads | 45–51 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 51–68 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 68–78 | 10 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 78–81 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-109 | 81–88 | 7 | Cusco |
Where to stop on the way to Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Puka Pukara (mile 14), Sacsayhuamán (mile 18), Cusco Cathedral (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Inkilltambo (mile 13), Puka Pukara (mile 14), Sacsayhuamán (mile 18), Cusco Cathedral (mile 19), Tarahuasi (mile 78)
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.
Sacsayhuamán
On the northern edge of Cusco, Sacsayhuamán is an Inca citadel at 3,701 meters and a key example of Inca architecture.
Cusco Cathedral
On the northeast side of Cusco's Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption forms the Cathedral Complex together with the Triunfo church and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Cusco.
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 Písac to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Písac to Mollepata?
About 2 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 88 miles.
What is the driving distance from Písac to Mollepata?
About 88 miles (142 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 Mollepata drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Písac to Mollepata?
In order: PE-28G, 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 Písac and Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Puka Pukara (archaeological site, mile 14, 0.2 mi from the route); Sacsayhuamán (archaeological site, mile 18, 0.2 mi from the route); Cusco Cathedral (cathedral, mile 19, 0.2 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.