The Wayro route from Trujillo to Huacachina is 533 miles (857 km), about 12 h 50 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: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Total distance | 533 mi (857 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1S |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Trujillo to Huacachina is like
PE-1N (316 mi) and PE-1S (181 mi) carry about 93% of the 533 miles. It runs through 5 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Trujillo to Huacachina, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 1–70 | 69 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 70–93 | 23 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | Áncash |
| PE-1N | 94–250 | 156 | Áncash, Lima |
| LM-101 | 250–258 | 8 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 258–349 | 91 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1S | 349–530 | 181 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| local roads | 530–533 | 3 | Ica |
- Mile 72 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 382 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 457 of this route: Lima → Ica (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Trujillo and Huacachina
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Historic Centre of Lima (mile 344), La Centinela (mile 467)
- Nature and outdoors: Lachay National Reserve (mile 283), Costa Verde (mile 342), La Herradura, Lima (mile 356)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Sechin Bajo (mile 119), Aspero (mile 234), Historic Centre of Lima (mile 344), La Centinela (mile 467)
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Sechin Bajo
In the Sechín River valley about 12 km from the Pacific and 330 km northwest of Lima, Sechin Bajo is an archaeological site with ruins dating from 3500 to 1300 BCE.
Aspero
Near the mouth of the Supe River south of Supe Puerto, Aspero is a Late Preceramic site of the Caral-Supe civilization, occupied from about 3700 to 1800 BC.
Lachay National Reserve
Around 105 km north of Lima, in Peru's Lima region, Lachay National Reserve protects part of the lomas ecosystem.
Costa Verde
Stretching about 22.5 km through Lima and Callao, the Costa Verde is a coastal strip running from the La Punta peninsula to La Chira hill.
Historic Centre of Lima
Spread across the Lima and Rímac districts, the Historic Centre of Lima includes a World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO in 1988, its buildings marked with the black-and-white shield.
La Herradura, Lima
A beach in Lima's Chorrillos District, La Herradura has served as a seaside resort since the early 20th century and has drawn surfers since the 1960s.
La Centinela
Between Chincha Baja and Tambo de Mora, La Centinela was the main late settlement of the Chincha lordship and later became the seat of Inca administration in the valley.
Once you reach Huacachina
St. Jerome Cathedral, Ica
Also called Ica Cathedral, St. Jerome Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Ica, Peru.
Regional Museum of Ica "Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins"
Ica's regional archaeological museum, named for Adolfo Bermúdez Jenkins, focuses on the different Indigenous cultures that lived in Peru.
More drives to Huacachina
- Lima to Huacachina
- Huaral to Huacachina
- Barranca to Huacachina
- Churin to Huacachina
- Tarma to Huacachina
- Cerro de Pasco to Huacachina
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 Huacachina?
About 12 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
How far is Huacachina from Trujillo by car?
About 533 miles (857 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 Trujillo to Huacachina drive?
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 Huacachina use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101 and PE-1S. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Trujillo to Huacachina?
Closest to the road: Sechin Bajo (archaeological site, mile 119, 1 mi from the route); Historic Centre of Lima (historic center, mile 344, 0.3 mi from the route); La Centinela (archaeological site, mile 467, 0.6 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.