Plan on about 4 h 12 min of driving for the 119-mile (192 km) trip from Quillabamba to Chinchero, before any stops.
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 by road | 119 mi (192 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → PE-28F |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Quillabamba to Chinchero drive plays out
PE-28B (101 mi) and PE-28F (17 mi) carry about 99% of the 119 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Quillabamba to Chinchero, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–101 | 101 | Cusco |
| PE-28F | 101–118 | 17 | Cusco |
| local roads | 118–119 | 1 | Cusco |
Where to stop on the way to Chinchero
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cochapata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27), Pinkuylluna (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Cochapata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27), Pinkuylluna (mile 89), Ñaupa Iglesia (mile 93)
Cochapata
Cochapata, also spelled Qochapata, is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region, located in Huayopata District of La Convención Province.
Huamanmarca, La Convención
On the right bank of the Luq'umayu in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, Huamanmarca is an archaeological site 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.
Ñaupa Iglesia
Near Ollantaytambo, Ñaupa Iglesia is an Inca archaeological site regarded as a huaca and astronomical observatory, where imperial stonework blends with natural rock formations.
In Chinchero itself
Lake Piuray
Lake Piuray (Laguna Piuray) lies in the Chinchero district of Cusco, in the Vilcanota range. Its deep blue water is fed by several streams, including the Pongobamba and Huila Huila.
Machu Colca
A few minutes outside Chinchero, Machu Colca (Machu Qollqa) is an archaeological site in Huayllabamba District, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region.
More drives to Chinchero
- Písac to Chinchero
- Abancay to Chinchero
- Andahuaylas to Chinchero
- Ayacucho, Peru to Chinchero
- Nazca to Chinchero
- Ica to Chinchero
From Quillabamba to other places in Peru
- Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo
- Quillabamba to Urubamba
- Quillabamba to Yucay
- Quillabamba to Maras
- Quillabamba to Písac
- Quillabamba to Andahuaylillas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quillabamba to Chinchero?
About 4 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 119 miles.
How far is Chinchero from Quillabamba by car?
About 119 miles (192 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 Quillabamba to Chinchero?
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 Quillabamba to Chinchero use?
In order: PE-28B and PE-28F. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Quillabamba to Chinchero?
Closest to the road: Cochapata (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.1 mi from the route); Huamanmarca, La Convención (archaeological site, mile 27, 0.1 mi from the route); Pinkuylluna (archaeological site, mile 89, 0.4 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.