The Wayro route from Tarma to Satipo is 122 miles (197 km), about 3 h 27 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: “Due to safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Total distance | 122 mi (197 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-22B → PE-5S |
| Regions on the route | Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Tarma to Satipo drive plays out
PE-5S (68 mi) and PE-22B (53 mi) carry about 99% of the 122 miles. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tarma to Satipo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-22B | 0–53 | 53 | Junín |
| PE-5S | 53–121 | 68 | Junín |
| local roads | 121–122 | 1 | Junín |
Places worth a stop between Tarma and Satipo
Chiri Yaku
In the Vitoc District of Chanchamayo Province, Junín Region, Chiri Yaku is a waterfall at an elevation of about 1,033 meters.
Catarata El Tirol
A few kilometers from San Ramón in Chanchamayo, Catarata El Tirol drops about 30 meters, surrounded by vegetation.
Catarata Bayoz
Catarata Bayoz is a waterfall in Chanchamayo province, in the Junín department of central Peru.
More drives to Satipo
- Huancayo to Satipo
- Cerro de Pasco to Satipo
- Huánuco to Satipo
- Lima to Satipo
- Huaral to Satipo
- Barranca to Satipo
From Tarma to other places in Peru
- Tarma to Aguaytía
- Tarma to Tocache
- Tarma to Moyobamba
- Tarma to Huancavelica
- Tarma to Casma
- Tarma to Malabrigo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tarma to Satipo?
About 3 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 122 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tarma to Satipo?
About 122 miles (197 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 Tarma to Satipo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tarma to Satipo?
In order: PE-22B and PE-5S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tarma to Satipo?
Closest to the road: Chiri Yaku (waterfall, mile 39, 5 mi from the route); Catarata El Tirol (waterfall, mile 40, 2 mi from the route); Catarata Bayoz (waterfall, mile 73, 2 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.