The Wayro route from Pucallpa to Huancavelica is 473 miles (762 km), about 14 h 20 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.
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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 473 mi (762 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-5NA → PE-22B → PE-3SA → PE-3SB → PE-3S → PE-26 |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Pucallpa to Huancavelica is like
PE-5NA (154 mi) and PE-5N (61 mi) carry about 45% of the 473 miles. It runs through 5 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín, Huancavelica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pucallpa to Huancavelica, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Ucayali |
| PE-18C | 1–52 | 51 | Ucayali |
| PE-5N | 52–102 | 50 | Ucayali, Huánuco |
| PE-5NA | 102–256 | 154 | Huánuco, Pasco, Junín |
| PE-5N | 256–267 | 11 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 267–321 | 54 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 321–322 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 322–358 | 36 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 358–359 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 359–393 | 34 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 393–394 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3S | 394–428 | 34 | Junín, Huancavelica |
| PE-26 | 428–473 | 45 | Huancavelica |
- Mile 55 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 250 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
- Mile 405 of this route: Junín → Huancavelica (region line)
What to see on the way from Pucallpa to Huancavelica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 384), Inka Mach'ay (mile 409), Iskuqucha (mile 428)
- Nature and outdoors: Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park (mile 222), Catarata El Tirol (mile 281)
- Museums and history: Hatunmarka (mile 350), Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (mile 384), Inka Mach'ay (mile 409), Iskuqucha (mile 428), Ranrapata (mile 441), Uchkus Inkañan (mile 462)
Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
In Peru's Pasco region, Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park is a protected area preserving part of the rainforests and cloud forests of central Peru.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Hatunmarka
Hatunmarka is an archaeological site in Marco District, Jauja Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Torre Torre
About 1,500 m from Huancayo, Torre Torre is a group of clay earth towers, or hoodoos, carved by rain erosion, some rising more than 30 m high.
Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca
Run privately, the Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca is an archaeology museum in Pilcomayo District, near the city of Huancayo.
Inka Mach'ay
Inka Mach'ay is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Tayacaja Province.
Iskuqucha
Iskuqucha is an archaeological site in Peru's Junín Region, in the La Oroya District of Yauli Province.
Ranrapata
Ranrapata, Quechua for "stony slope uphill," is a pre-Inca archaeological complex in Acoria district, Huancavelica, with evidence dating from the Early Intermediate Period to the Late Horizon.
Uchkus Inkañan
Uchkus Inkañan is an archaeological site in Peru's Huancavelica Region, located in Yauli District of Huancavelica Province.
When you get to Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral, Huancavelica
St. Anthony Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Huancavelica, a city in Peru.
Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo
Near the small plaza and church of San Juan de Dios in Huancavelica, Museo Regional Daniel Hernández Morillo sits at an altitude of 3,676 meters.
More drives to Huancavelica
- Huancayo to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Lima to Huancavelica
- Cerro de Pasco to Huancavelica
- Huaral to Huancavelica
- Huánuco to Huancavelica
From Pucallpa to other places in Peru
- Pucallpa to Tarapoto
- Pucallpa to Yurimaguas
- Pucallpa to Huánuco
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Pucallpa to Huaral
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pucallpa to Huancavelica?
About 14 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 473 miles.
How far is Huancavelica from Pucallpa by car?
About 473 miles (762 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 Pucallpa to Huancavelica 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 Pucallpa to Huancavelica?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N, PE-5NA, PE-22B, PE-3SA, PE-3SB, PE-3S and PE-26. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pucallpa to Huancavelica?
Closest to the road: Museo de Arqueología Catalina Huanca (museum, mile 384, 0.0 mi from the route); Inka Mach'ay (archaeological site, mile 409, 0.5 mi from the route); Iskuqucha (archaeological site, mile 428, 0.1 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.