Pucallpa to Huánuco is about 233 road miles (375 km): roughly 6 h 55 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: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Distance by road | 233 mi (375 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-18C → PE-5N → PE-18A |
| Regions on the route | Ucayali, Huánuco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Pucallpa–Huánuco drive in a few lines
PE-18C (116 mi) and PE-18A (83 mi) carry about 85% of the 233 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Ucayali, Huánuco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Pucallpa and Huánuco
| 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 | 149–232 | 83 | Huánuco |
| local roads | 232–233 | 1 | Huánuco |
- Mile 131 of this route: Ucayali → Huánuco (region line)
What to see on the way from Pucallpa to Huánuco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ducha del Diablo (mile 112), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 159)
- Nature and outdoors: Ducha del Diablo (mile 112), Boquerón de Padre Abad (mile 113), Jardín botánico de Tingo María (mile 159), Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 160), Tingo María National Park (mile 164)
Ducha del Diablo
Ducha del Diablo is a waterfall with a drop of about 105 m in the Ucayali department of central-eastern Peru.
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.
Jardín botánico de Tingo María
Run by the National Agrarian University of the Jungle, the Jardín botánico de Tingo María covers 5 hectares in the city of Tingo María, Peru.
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.
In Huánuco itself
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
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.
Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco
Huánuco Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, is the mother church of the Diocese of Huánuco, created in 1865. The original building dates from 1618.
More drives to Huánuco
- Tarapoto to Huánuco
- Lima to Huánuco
- Huancayo to Huánuco
- Chimbote to Huánuco
- Trujillo to Huánuco
- Chiclayo to Huánuco
From Pucallpa to other places in Peru
- Pucallpa to Tarapoto
- Pucallpa to Yurimaguas
- Pucallpa to Cerro de Pasco
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Pucallpa to Huaral
- Pucallpa to Barranca
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pucallpa to Huánuco?
About 6 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 233 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pucallpa to Huánuco?
About 233 miles (375 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 Huánuco?
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 Pucallpa to Huánuco use?
In order: PE-18C, PE-5N and PE-18A. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pucallpa and Huánuco?
Closest to the road: Ducha del Diablo (waterfall, mile 112, 0.2 mi from the route); Boquerón de Padre Abad (canyon, mile 113, 0.1 mi from the route); Jardín botánico de Tingo María (botanical garden, mile 159, 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.