The Wayro route from Trujillo to Cajabamba is 144 miles (231 km), about 3 h 25 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 | 144 mi (231 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-10A → LI-931 → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Trujillo to Cajabamba: the shape of the trip
PE-10A (70 mi) and PE-3N (62 mi) carry about 92% of the 144 miles. It runs through 2 regions: La Libertad, Cajamarca. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Trujillo to Cajabamba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | La Libertad |
| PE-10A | 6–76 | 70 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 76–78 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-931 | 78–81 | 3 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 81–143 | 62 | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| local roads | 143–144 | 1 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 135 of this route: La Libertad → Cajamarca (region line)
Stops between Trujillo and Cajabamba
Huaca de los Reyes
Part of the Caballo Muerto complex on Peru's north coast, Huaca de los Reyes is a pre-Hispanic structure from the Formative period.
Caballo Muerto
In the Moche Valley's Laredo District, La Libertad, Caballo Muerto is an archaeological complex of mound sites spanning the Initial Period and the Early Horizon.
Marcahuamachuco
Pre-Inca ruins in Peru's La Libertad Region make up Marcahuamachuco, an archaeological site worth a stop for road-trippers in the area.
Viracochapampa
Viracochapampa holds the remains of a pre-Inca building complex in Peru that served as one of the administrative centers of the Wari culture.
More drives to Cajabamba
- Casma to Cajabamba
- Caraz to Cajabamba
- Huaraz to Cajabamba
- Barranca to Cajabamba
- Sullana to Cajabamba
- Moyobamba to Cajabamba
From Trujillo to other places in Peru
- Trujillo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Trujillo to Churin
- Trujillo to Tocache
- Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco
- Trujillo to Huánuco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Trujillo to Cajabamba?
About 3 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 144 miles.
How far is Cajabamba from Trujillo by car?
About 144 miles (231 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 Trujillo to Cajabamba?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Trujillo to Cajabamba?
In order: PE-10A, LI-931 and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Trujillo to Cajabamba?
Closest to the road: Huaca de los Reyes (archaeological site, mile 9, 1 mi from the route); Caballo Muerto (archaeological site, mile 10, 1 mi from the route); Viracochapampa (archaeological site, mile 113, 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.