By road, Puno and Camaná are about 278 miles (448 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 2 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Roads are often poorly maintained and may lack crash barriers, guard rails, signs, and streetlights.”
| Distance | 278 mi (448 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PU-121 → PU-1044 → PE-34A → AR-114 → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | Puno, Arequipa |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Puno–Camaná drive in a few lines
PE-34A (137 mi) and PE-1S (76 mi) carry about 77% of the 278 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, Arequipa. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Puno and Camaná
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 2–12 | 10 | Puno |
| PU-121 | 12–17 | 5 | Puno |
| connecting roads | 17–19 | 2 | Puno |
| PU-1044 | 19–22 | 3 | Puno |
| PU-121 | 22–34 | 12 | Puno |
| PE-34A | 34–171 | 137 | Puno, Arequipa |
| local roads | 171–180 | 9 | Arequipa |
| AR-114 | 180–201 | 21 | Arequipa |
| PE-1S | 201–277 | 76 | Arequipa |
| local roads | 277–278 | 1 | Arequipa |
- Mile 87 of this route: Puno → Arequipa (region line)
Places worth a stop between Puno and Camaná
- Nature and outdoors: Yura Hot Springs (mile 165)
- Museums and history: Sillustani (mile 19), Historic Centre of Arequipa (mile 175)
Sillustani
On the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno, Sillustani is a pre-Inca burial site with tower-like tombs called chullpas, left by the Qulla people.
Yura Hot Springs
Roughly 28 km north-northwest of Arequipa, the Yura Hot Springs (Baños termales de Yura) are a thermal bathing complex in the Yura district.
Historic Centre of Arequipa
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 2000, the Historic Centre of Arequipa is noted for ornamented architecture that blends European and native characteristics.
More drives to Camaná
- La Rinconada to Camaná
- Chincha Alta to Camaná
- Ayacucho, Peru to Camaná
- Quillabamba to Camaná
- Huancavelica to Camaná
- Lima to Camaná
From Puno to other places in Peru
- Puno to Andahuaylillas
- Puno to Chinchero
- Puno to Yucay
- Puno to Urubamba
- Puno to Maras
- Puno to Paucartambo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Puno to Camaná?
About 8 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 278 miles.
What is the driving distance from Puno to Camaná?
About 278 miles (448 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 Puno to Camaná drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Puno to Camaná?
In order: PE-3S, PU-121, PU-1044, PE-34A, AR-114 and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Puno and Camaná?
Closest to the road: Sillustani (archaeological site, mile 19, 1 mi from the route); Yura Hot Springs (hot spring, mile 165, 1 mi from the route); Historic Centre of Arequipa (historic center, mile 175, 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.