The Wayro route from Trujillo to Celendín is 242 miles (390 km), about 5 h 42 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.”
| Distance | 242 mi (390 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-585 → LI-571 → PE-08 → PE-08B |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Trujillo to Celendín
PE-08 (101 mi) and PE-08B (56 mi) carry about 65% of the 242 miles. It runs through 2 regions: La Libertad, Cajamarca. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Trujillo to Celendín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 8–63 | 55 | La Libertad |
| LI-585 | 63–69 | 6 | La Libertad |
| LI-571 | 69–74 | 5 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 74–78 | 4 | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| PE-08 | 78–179 | 101 | Cajamarca |
| connecting roads | 179–184 | 5 | Cajamarca |
| PE-08B | 184–240 | 56 | Cajamarca |
| local roads | 240–242 | 2 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 76 of this route: La Libertad → Cajamarca (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Trujillo and Celendín
St. Catherine's Cathedral, Cajamarca
Known as Cajamarca Cathedral, St. Catherine's Cathedral is the main Catholic place of worship in the city of Cajamarca.
Ventanillas de Otuzco
About 8 km northwest of Cajamarca, in Baños del Inca district, the Ventanillas de Otuzco are a Peruvian archaeological site worth a short detour.
Museo Huauco
Museo Huauco is a museum on the main square of the Sucre district in Cajamarca, Peru.
More drives to Celendín
- Chiclayo to Celendín
- Moyobamba to Celendín
- Tarapoto to Celendín
- Piura to Celendín
- Sullana to Celendín
- Juanjuí to Celendín
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 is the drive from Trujillo to Celendín?
About 5 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 242 miles.
How far is Celendín from Trujillo by car?
About 242 miles (390 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 Celendín?
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 Celendín?
In order: PE-1N, LI-585, LI-571, PE-08 and PE-08B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Trujillo and Celendín?
Closest to the road: St. Catherine's Cathedral, Cajamarca (cathedral, mile 180, 1 mi from the route); Ventanillas de Otuzco (archaeological site, mile 184, 2 mi from the route); Museo Huauco (museum, mile 235, 3 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.