Plan on about 13 h 46 min of driving for the 546-mile (878 km) trip from Trujillo to Huancayo, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 546 mi (878 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → JU-645 → PE-3SA → PE-3SB |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Trujillo to Huancayo: the shape of the trip
PE-1N (225 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 53% of the 546 miles. It runs through 5 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco, Junín. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Trujillo to Huancayo, 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 | 250–254 | 4 | Lima |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Lima |
| PE-1NE | 255–319 | 64 | Lima |
| PE-18 | 319–365 | 46 | Lima, Pasco |
| PA-100 | 365–401 | 36 | Pasco |
| PE-3N | 401–459 | 58 | Pasco, Junín |
| JU-645 | 459–470 | 11 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 470–471 | 1 | Junín |
| local roads | 471–477 | 6 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 477–482 | 5 | Junín |
| PE-3SA | 482–517 | 35 | Junín |
| connecting roads | 517–518 | 1 | Junín |
| PE-3SB | 518–543 | 25 | Junín |
| local roads | 543–546 | 3 | Junín |
- Mile 72 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Áncash → Lima (region line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Lima → Pasco (region line)
- Mile 418 of this route: Pasco → Junín (region line)
Places worth a stop between Trujillo and Huancayo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Tarma (mile 479), Hatun Xauxa (mile 518)
- Nature and outdoors: Tuquillo (mile 163), Junín National Reserve (mile 414)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Aspero (mile 234), Caral (mile 244), Catedral de Tarma (mile 479), Hatun Xauxa (mile 518)
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.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
Tuquillo
Along the Panamericana Norte in Huarmey Province, Áncash, the Tuquillo beach circuit runs on the Pacific from Puerto Culebras to the resort of Tuquillo, roughly between km 310 and 296.
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.
Caral
The Sacred City of Caral-Supe holds the remains of the main city of the Caral civilization, 182 km north of Lima, 23 km inland and 350 meters above sea level.
Junín National Reserve
Junín National Reserve protects Lake Junín and the surrounding wet puna of the central Andes, along with its ecosystem and wildlife, in Peru's Junín region.
Catedral de Tarma
Tarma's cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a neoclassical church built in 1954 in Tarma, Junín region, Peru.
Hatun Xauxa
Hatun Xauxa is a Late Horizon archaeological site woven into the town of Sausa and its surroundings, covering an estimated 167 to 221 hectares.
In Huancayo itself
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Huancayo
On the west side of Constitution Square, Huancayo Cathedral is a neoclassical church that preserves paintings from the Cusco School inside.
Wari Willka
Wari Willka, also written Wariwillka, is an archaeological site in Huancán District of Huancayo Province, in Peru's Junín Region.
Monumental Zone of Huancayo
Huancayo's historic center, the Zona Monumental, was declared a Historic Monument of Peru in 1989 and is bounded by Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Pachitea and Angaraes streets.
More drives to Huancayo
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 Huancayo?
About 13 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 546 miles.
What is the driving distance from Trujillo to Huancayo?
About 546 miles (878 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 Huancayo?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Trujillo to Huancayo?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, JU-645, PE-3SA and PE-3SB. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Trujillo and Huancayo?
Closest to the road: Chanquillo (astronomical observatory, mile 126, 2 mi from the route); Catedral de Tarma (cathedral, mile 479, 0.2 mi from the route); Hatun Xauxa (archaeological site, mile 518, 0.1 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.