By road, Trujillo and Chachapoyas are about 377 miles (607 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 26 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance by road | 377 mi (607 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → LI-585 → LI-571 → PE-08 → PE-08B |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Trujillo to Chachapoyas is like
PE-08B (188 mi) and PE-08 (101 mi) carry about 77% of the 377 miles. It runs through 3 regions: La Libertad, Cajamarca, Amazonas. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Trujillo to Chachapoyas
| 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 | 184–372 | 188 | Cajamarca, Amazonas |
| local roads | 372–377 | 5 | Amazonas |
- Mile 76 of this route: La Libertad → Cajamarca (region line)
- Mile 272 of this route: Cajamarca → Amazonas (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Chachapoyas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Leimebamba museum (mile 325), Tella (mile 357), Macro (mile 358)
- Museums and history: Ventanillas de Otuzco (mile 184), Museo Huauco (mile 235), La Congona (mile 318), Leimebamba museum (mile 325), Revash (mile 343), Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva (mile 345), Tella (mile 357), Macro (mile 358)
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.
La Congona
Built by the Chachapoyas culture, La Congona is an archaeological complex of carved stone laid out symmetrically and bound with mud mortar.
Leimebamba museum
Opened in June 2000, the Leimebamba Museum in Amazonas focuses on the Chachapoya culture, with three archaeology rooms, one ethnography room and one for outreach activities.
Revash
About 60 km south of Chachapoyas in Luya Province, the Revash funerary complex sits at 2,800 m above sea level in the Santo Tomás District.
Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva
In Chachapoyas province, the Sala de exposición Jalca Grande, Historia, Naturaleza y Cultura Viva is a museum dedicated to the Chachapoyas culture.
Tella
Tella is an archaeological site in the Magdalena district of Chachapoyas Province, in Peru's Amazonas region.
Macro
Built by the Chachapoyas culture around 1100 to 1300 AD, Macro covers three hectares of platforms and circular stone foundations.
Once you reach Chachapoyas
Santa Ana Church, Amazonas
Built by the Spanish in 1569, Santa Ana Church stands on Chincha Alta street opposite Santa Ana's square and was the first church of its type in what is now Peru's Amazonas region.
Chachapoyas Cathedral
Chachapoyas Cathedral, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is a Catholic parish church and the seat of the Diocese of Chachapoyas.
Sala de exhibición Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz
Three rooms in this Chachapoyas museum display archaeological objects, many donated by local residents. It honors Gilberto Tenorio Ruiz and his research on local culture and folklore.
More drives to Chachapoyas
- Moyobamba to Chachapoyas
- Cajamarca to Chachapoyas
- Chota to Chachapoyas
- Tarapoto to Chachapoyas
- Juanjuí to Chachapoyas
- Chiclayo to Chachapoyas
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 Chachapoyas?
About 9 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 377 miles.
What is the driving distance from Trujillo to Chachapoyas?
About 377 miles (607 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 Chachapoyas?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Trujillo to Chachapoyas use?
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.
Where can you stop on the way from Trujillo to Chachapoyas?
Closest to the road: Leimebamba museum (museum, mile 325, 0.2 mi from the route); Tella (archaeological site, mile 357, 0.4 mi from the route); Macro (archaeological site, mile 358, 0.2 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.