By road, Tocache and Churin are about 306 miles (492 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 29 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 safety concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are prohibited from traveling on mountainous roads at night.”
| Distance | 306 mi (492 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-5N → PE-18A → PE-3N → PE-18 |
| Regions on the route | San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Tocache–Churin drive in a few lines
PE-18 (110 mi) and PE-5N (97 mi) carry about 68% of the 306 miles. It runs through 4 regions: San Martín, Huánuco, Pasco, Lima. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tocache to Churin
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-5N | 0–97 | 97 | San Martín, Huánuco |
| PE-18A | 97–183 | 86 | Huánuco |
| PE-3N | 183–196 | 13 | Huánuco |
| PE-18 | 196–306 | 110 | Huánuco, Pasco, Lima |
- Mile 24 of this route: San Martín → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 213 of this route: Huánuco → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Pasco → Lima (region line)
What to see on the way from Tocache to Churin
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 181)
- Nature and outdoors: Cueva de las Lechuzas (mile 108), Tingo María National Park (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (mile 181), Goñicutac (mile 235), Warawtampu (mile 240)
Cueva de las Lechuzas
Cueva de las Lechuzas is a cave located at an altitude of about 673 meters above sea level.
Tingo María National Park
Established in 1965 in Peru's Huánuco region, Tingo María National Park protects montane forest and the Cueva de las Lechuzas, a cave where oilbirds nest.
Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco
Huánuco Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, is the mother church of the Diocese of Huánuco, created in 1865. The original building dates from 1618.
Goñicutac
Goñicutac is a Yaro archaeological site in Pasco, Peru, where the citadel holds dwellings, a three-story complex and remains of farming, civic and religious structures.
Warawtampu
Warawtampu is an archaeological site in Peru's Pasco Region, located in the Yanahuanca District of Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, within the community of the same name.
More drives to Churin
- Huánuco to Churin
- Aguaytía to Churin
- Pucallpa to Churin
- Juanjuí to Churin
- Tarapoto to Churin
- Moyobamba to Churin
From Tocache to other places in Peru
- Tocache to Jauja
- Tocache to La Merced
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Satipo
- Tocache to Puerto Ocopa
- Tocache to Casma
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tocache to Churin?
About 8 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
How far is Churin from Tocache by car?
About 306 miles (492 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 Tocache to Churin drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tocache to Churin?
In order: PE-5N, PE-18A, PE-3N and PE-18. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tocache to Churin?
Closest to the road: Tingo María National Park (national park of Peru, mile 112, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco (cathedral, mile 181, 0.4 mi from the route); Warawtampu (archaeological site, mile 240, 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.