Plan on about 2 h 36 min of driving for the 91-mile (147 km) trip from Puno to Desaguadero, before any stops.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance by road | 91 mi (147 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S |
| Regions on the route | Puno |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Puno to Desaguadero: the shape of the trip
PE-3S (89 mi) carries about 98% of the 91 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Puno to Desaguadero
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 2–91 | 89 | Puno |
What to see on the way from Puno to Desaguadero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inka Tunuwiri (mile 7), Inca Uyo (mile 11), Molloko (mile 24)
- Museums and history: Inka Tunuwiri (mile 7), Inca Uyo (mile 11), Molloko (mile 24)
Inka Tunuwiri
Inka Tunuwiri is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, located between the Chucuito and Puno districts, southeast of the village of Ichu.
Inca Uyo
Near the Church of Santo Domingo in lakeside Chucuito, Inca Uyo is a rectangular walled enclosure of cut stone holding carved, mushroom-shaped stones. Its original purpose is still debated; Peru declared it national cultural heritage in 2001.
Molloko
Molloko is an archaeological site in Peru's Puno Province, about 5 kilometers south of the town of Acora, near the village of Molloco.
More drives to Desaguadero
- Juliaca to Desaguadero
- Chinchero to Desaguadero
- Yucay to Desaguadero
- Maras to Desaguadero
- Paucartambo to Desaguadero
- Ollantaytambo to Desaguadero
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 is the drive from Puno to Desaguadero?
About 2 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 91 miles.
What is the driving distance from Puno to Desaguadero?
About 91 miles (147 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 Desaguadero drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Puno to Desaguadero?
Closest to the road: Inka Tunuwiri (archaeological site, mile 7, 0.2 mi from the route); Inca Uyo (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.1 mi from the route); Molloko (archaeological site, mile 24, 0.7 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.