By road, Quillabamba and Mollepata are about 159 miles (256 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 37 min of driving.
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 | 159 mi (256 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B → CU-110 → PE-3S → CU-606 → CU-109 |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Quillabamba to Mollepata drive plays out
PE-28B (88 mi) and CU-606 (18 mi) carry about 67% of the 159 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Quillabamba to Mollepata: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–88 | 88 | Cusco |
| connecting roads | 88–93 | 5 | Cusco |
| CU-110 | 93–104 | 11 | Cusco |
| local roads | 104–111 | 7 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 111–116 | 5 | Cusco |
| local roads | 116–122 | 6 | Cusco |
| CU-606 | 122–140 | 18 | Cusco |
| local roads | 140–149 | 9 | Cusco |
| PE-3S | 149–152 | 3 | Cusco |
| CU-109 | 152–159 | 7 | Cusco |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Quillabamba and Mollepata
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cochapata (mile 21), Ñaupa Iglesia (mile 94), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 103)
- Museums and history: Cochapata (mile 21), Ñaupa Iglesia (mile 94), Sitio arqueológico de Raqaypata (mile 96), Moray (mile 98), Wat'a, Cusco (mile 103)
Cochapata
Cochapata, also spelled Qochapata, is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region, located in Huayopata District of La Convención Province.
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.
Sitio arqueológico de Raqaypata
Raqaypata is an archaeological site at the top of the Perolniyoc waterfall, at about 3,560 meters above sea level.
Moray
About 50 km northwest of Cusco and just west of Maras, Moray sits on a plateau at roughly 3,500 meters. Its Inca ruins are mainly terraced circular depressions, the largest about 30 meters deep.
Wat'a, Cusco
Wat'a is an archaeological zone in Peru's Cusco Region, located in Anta Province's Huarocondo District, north of the town of Huarocondo.
More drives to Mollepata
- Andahuaylas to Mollepata
- Ayacucho, Peru to Mollepata
- Pisco to Mollepata
- Huancayo to Mollepata
- Jauja to Mollepata
- Maras to Mollepata
From Quillabamba to other places in Peru
- Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo
- Quillabamba to Urubamba
- Quillabamba to Yucay
- Quillabamba to Maras
- Quillabamba to Chinchero
- Quillabamba to Písac
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Quillabamba to Mollepata?
About 5 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 159 miles.
How far is Mollepata from Quillabamba by car?
About 159 miles (256 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 Mollepata?
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 Mollepata use?
In order: PE-28B, CU-110, PE-3S, CU-606 and CU-109. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Quillabamba and Mollepata?
Closest to the road: Cochapata (archaeological site, mile 21, 0.1 mi from the route); Ñaupa Iglesia (archaeological site, mile 94, 0.3 mi from the route); Wat'a, Cusco (archaeological site, mile 103, 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.