Plan on about 10 h 30 min of driving for the 364-mile (586 km) trip from Puno to Quillabamba, 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 road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 364 mi (586 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-3S → PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Puno, Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Puno to Quillabamba is like
PE-3S (219 mi) and PE-28B (143 mi) carry about 99% of the 364 miles. It runs through 2 regions: Puno, Cusco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Puno to Quillabamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puno |
| PE-3S | 2–221 | 219 | Puno, Cusco |
| PE-28B | 221–364 | 143 | Cusco |
- Mile 130 of this route: Puno → Cusco (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Quillabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Convento Franciscano de Juliaca (mile 27), Pucará (mile 65), Raqch'i (mile 165), Rumicolca (mile 219), Inkariy Museum (mile 254), Pinkuylluna (mile 276), Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 343)
- Museums and history: Pucará (mile 65), Raqch'i (mile 165), Rumicolca (mile 219), Huchuy Qosqo (mile 249), Inkariy Museum (mile 254), Pinkuylluna (mile 276), Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 343)
Convento Franciscano de Juliaca
Juliaca's Franciscan convent, also called the Convent of Santa Bárbara, sits on Santa Bárbara hill (Hatun Rumi) about 40 meters from the Plaza de Armas. Its architecture is essentially Romanesque in style.
Pucará
Above the highland town of Pucará, this pre-Inca complex of the Pucará culture centers on Kalasaya, a pyramid of stone monoliths with carved human heads jutting from its walls. The Museo Lítico Pucará stands on the main plaza.
Raqch'i
Raqch'i, in the Vilcanota valley of Cusco's Canchis province, preserves the Inca temple of Wiracocha, about 92 meters long, along with ceremonial spaces and 156 qolqas, or storehouses, built partly of volcanic stone.
Rumicolca
Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, found in Lucre District of Quispicanchi Province.
Iglesia de la Recoleta
A Catholic church in Cusco, the Iglesia de la Recoleta has been part of the city's Monumental Zone, declared a Historical Monument of Peru, since 1972.
Huchuy Qosqo
Huchuy Qosqo is an Inca archaeological site north of Cusco whose Quechua name means "Little Cusco."
Inkariy Museum
A private history museum in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inkariy Museum lies in Calca district, in Peru's Cusco region.
Pinkuylluna
Northeast of Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Pinkuylluna is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name, between the Patakancha and Willkanuta rivers.
Inka Tampu, Huayopata
Inka Tampu, or Inkatampu, is an archaeological site at about 2,127 meters in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Quillabamba
- Cusco to Quillabamba
- Andahuaylas to Quillabamba
- Abancay to Quillabamba
- Jauja to Quillabamba
- Tarma to Quillabamba
- Ica to Quillabamba
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 Quillabamba?
About 10 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 364 miles.
How far is Quillabamba from Puno by car?
About 364 miles (586 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 Quillabamba 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 Quillabamba?
In order: PE-3S and PE-28B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Puno to Quillabamba?
Closest to the road: Rumicolca (archaeological site, mile 219, 0.1 mi from the route); Inkariy Museum (museum, mile 254, 0.1 mi from the route); Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 343, 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.