The Wayro route from Piura to Huaraz is 465 miles (749 km), about 10 h 57 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.”
| Total distance | 465 mi (749 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-508 → LI-585 → PE-1NQ → PE-14A |
| Regions on the route | Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Piura to Huaraz drive plays out
PE-1N (316 mi) and PE-14A (87 mi) carry about 87% of the 465 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Áncash. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Piura to Huaraz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1N | 0–132 | 132 | Piura, Lambayeque |
| connecting roads | 132–133 | 1 | Lambayeque |
| local roads | 133–136 | 3 | Lambayeque |
| PE-1N | 136–168 | 32 | Lambayeque, La Libertad |
| LI-508 | 168–178 | 10 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 178–180 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 180–186 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 186–188 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 188–194 | 6 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 194–198 | 4 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 198–249 | 51 | La Libertad |
| local roads | 249–258 | 9 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 258–327 | 69 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 327–350 | 23 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 350–351 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 351–377 | 26 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 377–464 | 87 | Áncash |
| local roads | 464–465 | 1 | Áncash |
- Mile 71 of this route: Piura → Lambayeque (region line)
- Mile 162 of this route: Lambayeque → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 329 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
Stops between Piura and Huaraz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Brüning Museum (mile 126), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 254), Historic Centre of Trujillo (mile 257)
- Museums and history: Brüning Museum (mile 126), La Otra Banda (mile 157), Huaca Takaynamo (mile 254), Historic Centre of Trujillo (mile 257), Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 344), Mojeque (mile 379)
Brüning Museum
Two blocks from Lambayeque's main square, the Brüning Museum opened in 1966 and grew from the collections of German researcher Hans Heinrich Brüning.
La Otra Banda
Near the hamlet of La Otra Banda, south of Zaña in Lambayeque, archaeologists from Chicago's Field Museum uncovered a 4,000-year-old temple and theater in June 2024.
Swamps of Huanchaco
Also called the Wetlands of Huanchaco, this reserve at Huanchaco Beach, about 14 km northwest of Trujillo, supplied the reeds that the Moche used to build caballitos de totora fishing boats.
Huaca Takaynamo
An archaeological site in Peru, Huaca Takaynamo was built during the Early Chimú period.
Historic Centre of Trujillo
Ringed by Avenida España, laid over the old city walls, the Historic Centre of Trujillo is the historic core of the city, also known as the Cercado de Trujillo.
Huaca del Sol
Near the volcanic peak of Cerro Blanco in the Moche Valley outside Trujillo, the Huaca del Sol is an adobe brick pyramid built by the Moche civilization.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Mojeque
Also called Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke, Mojeque is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Ancash, that archaeologists believe served as a temple or religious structure.
Arriving in Huaraz
Huascarán National Park
Protecting most of the Cordillera Blanca in the Ancash region, Huascarán National Park covers about 840,000 acres of the central Andes and is managed by Peru's SERNANP.
Archaeological Museum of Ancash
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Huaraz, the Archaeological Museum of Ancash was created in 1935 at the suggestion of Julio C. Tello and named for Rev. Augusto Soriano Infante, who led the effort.
Wilcahuaín
At about 3,400 m, Wilcahuaín is an archaeological site near the village of Paria, 6 km northeast of Huaraz, Ancash.
More drives to Huaraz
- Chimbote to Huaraz
- Huánuco to Huaraz
- Trujillo to Huaraz
- Lima to Huaraz
- Huancayo to Huaraz
- Chiclayo to Huaraz
From Piura to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Piura to Huaraz?
About 10 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 465 miles.
What is the driving distance from Piura to Huaraz?
About 465 miles (749 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 Piura to Huaraz?
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 Piura to Huaraz use?
In order: PE-1N, LI-508, LI-585, PE-1NQ and PE-14A. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Piura to Huaraz?
Closest to the road: Brüning Museum (archaeological museum, mile 126, 0.2 mi from the route); Huaca Takaynamo (archaeological site, mile 254, 0.2 mi from the route); Historic Centre of Trujillo (historic center, mile 257, 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.