Pucallpa to Churin is about 357 road miles (575 km): roughly 10 h 28 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 357 mi (575 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Pucallpa–Churin drive in a few lines
PE-18C (116 mi) and PE-18 (109 mi) carry about 63% of the 357 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pucallpa to Churin, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ucayali |
| PE-18C | 1–117 | 116 | Ucayali |
| PE-5N | 117–149 | 32 | Ucayali, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 149–235 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 235–248 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18 | 248–357 | 109 | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
- Mile 131 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 263 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113), Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (mile 113), Shillacoto (mile 233)
- Nature and outdoors: Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 159), Tingo María National Park (mile 163)
- Museums and history: Shillacoto (mile 233), Goñicutac (mile 286), Warawtampu (mile 291)
Boquerón de Padre Abad
Boquerón de Padre Abad is a 3 km canyon in Peru's Ucayali department where the Yuracyacu River changes its name to the Aguaytía River.
Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia
Velo de la Novia Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Padre Abad Province, in Peru's Ucayali region.
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Shillacoto
Shillacoto is an archaeological site in the Huánuco district of Peru's Huánuco Region, excavated between 1967 and 1969 under the direction of Chiaki Kano.
Goñicutac
Goñicutac is a Yaro archaeological site in Pasco, Peru, where the citadel holds dwellings, a three-story complex and remains of farming, civic and religious structures.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Tocache to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
- Moyobamba to Churin
From Pucallpa to other places in Peru
- Pucallpa to Tarapoto
- Pucallpa to Yurimaguas
- Pucallpa to Huánuco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Huaral
- Pucallpa to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pucallpa to Churin?
About 10 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 357 miles.
How far is Churin from Pucallpa by car?
About 357 miles (575 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 Pucallpa to Churin?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pucallpa to Churin?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pucallpa and Churin?
Closest to the road: Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 113, 0.1 mi from the route); Área de conservación regional Velo de la Novia (nature area, mile 113, 0.3 mi from the route); Shillacoto (archaeological site, mile 233, 0.8 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.