The Wayro route from Quillabamba to Urubamba is 101 miles (162 km), about 3 h 43 min of driving without 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 | 101 mi (162 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Quillabamba to Urubamba: the shape of the trip
PE-28B (100 mi) carries about 99% of the 101 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Quillabamba to Urubamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-28B | 0–100 | 100 | Cusco |
| local roads | 100–101 | 1 | Cusco |
Places worth a stop between Quillabamba and Urubamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cochapata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27), Templo del Sol (mile 89), Inkapintay (mile 90)
- Museums and history: Cochapata (mile 21), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 27), Templo del Sol (mile 89), Inkapintay (mile 90), 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.
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.
Inkapintay
Near Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Inkapintay is an archaeological site with a rock painting; its Quechua name means "Inka painting."
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.
When you get to Urubamba
Chupani
Chupani is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in the Urubamba district north of Cusco, declared national cultural heritage in 2011 and covering about 23 hectares.
Quispiguanca
Quispiguanca, also written Q'espihuanca or Q'espiwanka, was a royal estate of the Inca emperor Huayna Capac.
Kellococha
Kellococha is a lake in the Huayllabamba District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, known for its polylepis woods, which also grow at neighboring Yanacocha lake.
More drives to Urubamba
- Ayacucho, Peru to Urubamba
- Huancavelica to Urubamba
- Huancayo to Urubamba
- Jauja to Urubamba
- Paucartambo to Urubamba
- Puno to Urubamba
From Quillabamba to other places in Peru
- Quillabamba to Ollantaytambo
- 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 Urubamba?
About 3 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 101 miles.
What is the driving distance from Quillabamba to Urubamba?
About 101 miles (162 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 Urubamba?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Quillabamba and Urubamba?
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); Inkapintay (archaeological site, mile 90, 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.