Satipo to Huacachina is about 444 road miles (715 km): roughly 12 h 18 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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.”
| Total distance | 444 mi (715 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5S → PE-22B → JU-645 → PE-3N → PE-22 → LM-618 → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | Junín, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Satipo to Huacachina is like
PE-1S (181 mi) and PE-22 (96 mi) carry about 62% of the 444 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Junín, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Satipo to Huacachina, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 1–69 | 68 | Junín |
| PE-22B | 69–120 | 51 | Junín |
| local roads | 120–126 | 6 | Junín |
| JU-645 | 126–139 | 13 | Junín |
| PE-3N | 139–153 | 14 | Junín |
| PE-22 | 153–185 | 32 | Junín |
| LM-618 | 185–190 | 5 | Junín, Lima |
| PE-22 | 190–254 | 64 | Lima, Lima Province |
| local roads | 254–261 | 7 | Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 261–442 | 181 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 442–444 | 2 | Ica |
- Mile 186 of this route: Junín → Lima (region line)
- Mile 240 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 294 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 369 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
What to see on the way from Satipo to Huacachina
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaca Bellavista (mile 257), La Centinela (mile 379)
- Nature and outdoors: Catarata El Tirol (mile 83), Naplo (mile 296)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Tarma (mile 120), Catedral de Huaycán (mile 250), Huaca Bellavista (mile 257), Museo Pedro de Osma (mile 267), Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima (mile 267), La Centinela (mile 379)
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Catedral de Huaycán
In Huaycán, a part of Lima, this Catholic cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Chosica, whose patron saint is Saint Martin de Porres.
Huaca Bellavista
On the left bank of the Rímac River, Huaca Bellavista is an archaeological zone in Lima's Santa Anita district.
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lima
In the colonial part of Lima's Barrios Altos neighborhood, this Catholic church and monastery stands at the corner of Huánuco and Junín streets; its first building dates to the 17th century.
Museo Pedro de Osma
Museo Pedro de Osma is a history museum in the Barranco district of Lima, Peru, a stop for travelers exploring the Lima area.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima
In Lima's Barranco District, the Museum of Contemporary Art was designed by Peruvian architect Frederick Cooper Llosa on land donated by the Municipality of Barranco.
Naplo
Naplo is a beach in Pucusana District, Lima Province, known for its calm water.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
Once you reach Huacachina
St. Jerome Cathedral, Ica
Also called Ica Cathedral, St. Jerome Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Ica, Peru.
Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins"
Ica's regional archaeological museum, named for Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins, focuses on the different Indigenous cultures that lived in Peru.
More drives to Huacachina
- Lima to Huacachina
- Huaral to Huacachina
- Barranca to Huacachina
- Churin to Huacachina
- Tarma to Huacachina
- Cerro de Pasco to Huacachina
From Satipo to other places in Peru
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Satipo to Huacachina?
About 12 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
What is the driving distance from Satipo to Huacachina?
About 444 miles (715 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 Satipo to Huacachina?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Satipo to Huacachina?
In order: PE-5S, PE-22B, JU-645, PE-3N, PE-22, LM-618 and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Satipo and Huacachina?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Huaycán (cathedral, mile 250, 1 mi from the route); Huaca Bellavista (archaeological site, mile 257, 1 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 379, 0.6 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.