The Wayro route from Pisco to Kiteni is 427 miles (687 km), about 11 h 41 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: 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 | 427 mi (687 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28A → PE-28D → PE-28E → PE-3S → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Pisco to Kiteni: the shape of the trip
PE-28B (193 mi) and PE-28A (130 mi) carry about 76% of the 427 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Cusco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pisco to Kiteni
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Ica |
| PE-28A | 5–55 | 50 | Ica |
| PE-28D | 55–121 | 66 | Huancavelica |
| PE-28E | 121–139 | 18 | Huancavelica |
| PE-28A | 139–219 | 80 | Huancavelica, Ayacucho |
| connecting roads | 219–221 | 2 | Ayacucho |
| PE-3S | 221–227 | 6 | Ayacucho |
| local roads | 227–234 | 7 | Ayacucho |
| PE-28B | 234–427 | 193 | Ayacucho, Cusco |
- Mile 55 of this route: Ica → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 144 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 161 of this route: Ayacucho → Huancavelica (region line)
- Mile 174 of this route: Huancavelica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 327 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
- Mile 332 of this route: Cusco → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 343 of this route: Ayacucho → Cusco (region line)
Stops between Pisco and Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Band of Holes (mile 25), Tambo Colorado (mile 29), Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (mile 220), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 222), Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 236)
- Museums and history: Band of Holes (mile 25), Tambo Colorado (mile 29), Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (mile 220), Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue (mile 222), Wari (mile 232), Museo de Sitio de Wari (mile 232), Museo de sitio de Quinua (mile 236)
Band of Holes
In the Pisco Valley, the Band of Holes, also called Monte Sierpe or Cerro Viruela, is a line of roughly 5,200 human-sized, stone-lined pits whose makers and purpose remain unknown.
Tambo Colorado
Tambo Colorado is a well-preserved Inca adobe complex near the coast of Peru, also known by the Quechua names Puka Tampu and Pukallaqta.
Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres
Housed in the colonial Casa de Vivanco in Ayacucho, this museum honors Andrés Avelino Cáceres, a hero of the War of the Pacific. Its ten exhibition rooms include his personal belongings, military gear and objects recovered from the war.
Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue
Located on the 5th block of Jirón Independencia in Ayacucho, Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue is a museum of archaeology and anthropology.
Wari
Near the town of Quinua, 22 km northeast of Ayacucho, Wari was the capital of the Wari Empire and sits at 2,600 to 2,900 meters.
Museo de Sitio de Wari
Near the Wari archaeological complex in Ayacucho, the Museo de Sitio de Wari displays ceramics, bone remains and stone objects found during research excavations.
Museo de sitio de Quinua
In the Quinua District of Ayacucho, the Museo de sitio de Quinua is devoted to the Battle of Ayacucho, which ended Spanish rule in Peru, with a permanent exhibit of related objects.
More drives to Kiteni
From Pisco to other places in Peru
- Pisco to Huaral
- Pisco to Barranca
- Pisco to Churin
- Pisco to Tarma
- Pisco to Cerro de Pasco
- Pisco to La Merced
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pisco to Kiteni?
About 11 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 427 miles.
How far is Kiteni from Pisco by car?
About 427 miles (687 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 Pisco to Kiteni drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín; Peru: the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pisco to Kiteni?
In order: PE-28A, PE-28D, PE-28E, PE-3S and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pisco to Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Tambo Colorado (archaeological site, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Histórico Mariscal Andrés A. Cáceres (museum, mile 220, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de sitio de Quinua (museum, mile 236, 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.