By road, Quillabamba and Ollantaytambo are about 89 miles (143 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 17 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 89 mi (143 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
What the drive from Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo is like
PE-28B (88 mi) carries about 99% of the 89 miles. Of the 2 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–88 | 88 | Cusco |
| local roads | 88–89 | 1 | Cusco |
What to see on the way from Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cochapata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27)
- Museums and history: Cochapata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27)
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.
When you get to Ollantaytambo
Templo del Sol
Templo del Sol sits in Ollantaytambo District, about 80 km northeast of Cusco and 40 km from Machu Picchu, at roughly 2,792 meters above sea level.
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.
Pumamarka, Urubamba
Pumamarka is an archaeological site in the Ollantaytambo District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, set where the Patakancha River meets its tributary, the Yuraqmayu.
More drives to Ollantaytambo
- Abancay to Ollantaytambo
- Andahuaylas to Ollantaytambo
- Ayacucho, Peru to Ollantaytambo
- Nazca to Ollantaytambo
- Huancavelica to Ollantaytambo
- Ica to Ollantaytambo
From Quillabamba to other places in Peru
- Quillabamba to Urubamba
- Quillabamba to Yucay
- Quillabamba to Maras
- Quillabamba to Chinchero
- Quillabamba to Písac
- Quillabamba to Andahuaylillas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo?
About 3 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 89 miles.
What is the driving distance from Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo?
About 89 miles (143 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 Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo 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 Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo?
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). 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.