Pisco to Mollepata is about 491 road miles (790 km): roughly 12 h 54 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
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 by road | 491 mi (790 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1SE → PE-1S → PE-30A → AP-650 → PE-3S → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Pisco to Mollepata drive plays out
PE-30A (277 mi) and PE-1S (108 mi) carry about 78% of the 491 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Pisco to Mollepata: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Ica |
| PE-1SE | 3–24 | 21 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 24–98 | 74 | Ica |
| local roads | 98–101 | 3 | Ica |
| PE-1S | 101–135 | 34 | Ica |
| PE-30A | 135–412 | 277 | Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 412–413 | 1 | Apurímac |
| AP-650 | 413–417 | 4 | Apurímac |
| connecting roads | 417–421 | 4 | Apurímac |
| PE-3S | 421–485 | 64 | Apurímac, Cusco |
| CU-109 | 485–491 | 6 | Cusco |
- Mile 159 of this route: Ica → Ayacucho (region line)
- Mile 303 of this route: Ayacucho → Apurímac (region line)
- Mile 475 of this route: Apurímac → Cusco (region line)
What to see on the way from Pisco to Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins" (mile 47), Nazca lines (mile 118), Museo Arqueológico Antonini (mile 137), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 417), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 419), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 424), Sayhuite (mile 446)
- Nature and outdoors: Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve (mile 193), Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (mile 424)
- Museums and history: Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins" (mile 47), Huayuri (mile 95), Museo Arqueológico Antonini (mile 137), Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (mile 417), Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (mile 419), Sayhuite (mile 446)
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.
Huayuri
Sometimes called the Lost City of Huayuri, this large pre-Columbian site in the coastal desert of the Ica Region flourished from 1150 to 1450 CE, during the Late Intermediate Period.
Nazca lines
Scratched into the Nazca Desert of southern Peru between 500 BC and 500 AD, the Nazca lines are geoglyphs made by removing surface pebbles to expose different-colored ground.
Museo Arqueológico Antonini
On Avenida de la Cultura in Nazca, the Museo Arqueológico Antonini holds many of the finds recovered by the Italian archaeological mission Proyecto Nasca (1982–2011).
Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve
Set in the Lucanas Province of Ayacucho, Pampa Galeras – Barbara D'Achille National Reserve exists mainly to protect the habitat of the vicuña.
Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac
The Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac is housed in the Casa Hacienda Illanya, a building in Abancay, Peru.
Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay
Abancay Cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary, is a Catholic church in Abancay, Apurímac, whose construction probably began around 1645 during the colonial era.
Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa
Perched on a hill about 9 km from Abancay, Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (Mirador de Taraccasa) has play areas, an artificial lagoon, a zoo, a cross and views over the city.
Sayhuite
About 47 kilometers east of Abancay in Peru's Apurímac region, Sayhuite is an archaeological site considered a center of Inca religious worship focused on water.
More drives to Mollepata
- Andahuaylas to Mollepata
- Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata
- Huancayo to Mollepata
- Jauja to Mollepata
- Maras to Mollepata
- Písac to Mollepata
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 does it take to drive from Pisco to Mollepata?
About 12 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 491 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pisco to Mollepata?
About 491 miles (790 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 Mollepata 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). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pisco to Mollepata?
In order: PE-1SE, PE-1S, PE-30A, AP-650, PE-3S and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pisco to Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins" (anthropology museum, mile 47, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico y Antropológico de Apurímac (museum, mile 417, 0.2 mi from the route); Sayhuite (archaeological site, mile 446, 0.4 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.