Plan on about 9 h 39 min of driving for the 409-mile (658 km) trip from Trujillo to Huánuco, before any 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 | 409 mi (658 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → PE-14A → PE-3N |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Huánuco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Trujillo to Huánuco drive plays out
PE-3N (200 mi) and PE-1N (94 mi) carry about 72% of the 409 miles. It runs through 3 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Huánuco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Trujillo to Huánuco
| 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 | 94–119 | 25 | Áncash |
| PE-14A | 119–206 | 87 | Áncash |
| connecting roads | 206–208 | 2 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 208–408 | 200 | Áncash, Huánuco |
| local roads | 408–409 | 1 | Huánuco |
- Mile 72 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 303 of this route: Áncash → Huánuco (region line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Trujillo and Huánuco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pallka (mile 145), Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 208), Hualpayunca (mile 354)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Mojeque (mile 122), Pallka (mile 145), Huancajirca (mile 208), Archaeological Museum of Ancash (mile 208), Hatun Machay (mile 253), Hualpayunca (mile 354), Garu (mile 368)
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.
Mojeque
Also called Pampa de las Llamas-Moxeke, Mojeque is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Ancash, that archaeologists believe served as a temple or religious structure.
Pallka
Pallka (also spelled Pallca) is an archaeological site of a monumental Formative-period settlement in the middle Casma Valley, east of the town of Casma and south of Yaután.
Huancajirca
Near Huaraz in the Áncash region, Huancajirca (Huanca Jirca) is an archaeological site with evidence of occupation in the Early Horizon and Middle Horizon periods.
Archaeological Museum of Ancash
Facing the Plaza de Armas in Huaraz, the Archaeological Museum of Ancash was created in 1935 at the suggestion of Julio C. Tello and named for Rev. Augusto Soriano Infante, who led the effort.
Hatun Machay
Hatun Machay is a rock forest in Peru where archaeological remains can be found among the stone formations.
Hualpayunca
Above the village of the same name in the Obas District of Huánuco, Hualpayunca is a high-altitude archaeological site that also serves as a nesting place for condors.
Garu
Garu de Yarowilca is a pre-Inca archaeological complex in the Alto Marañón area of Peru.
When you get to Huánuco
Kotosh
Near the town of Huánuco, Kotosh is an archaeological site of buildings that span six periods of continuous occupation.
Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, Huánuco
Huánuco Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Lord of Burgos, is the mother church of the Diocese of Huánuco, created in 1865. The original building dates from 1618.
Quillarumi
West of the town of Huánuco, Quillarumi is an archaeological site with rock paintings on a mountain slope at about 2,463 meters.
More drives to Huánuco
- Pucallpa to Huánuco
- Tarapoto to Huánuco
- Lima to Huánuco
- Huancayo to Huánuco
- Chimbote to Huánuco
- Chiclayo to Huánuco
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 Tarma
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Trujillo to Huánuco?
About 9 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 409 miles.
What is the driving distance from Trujillo to Huánuco?
About 409 miles (658 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 Huánuco drive?
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 Huánuco?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, PE-14A and PE-3N. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Trujillo and Huánuco?
Closest to the road: Pallka (archaeological site, mile 145, 0.6 mi from the route); Archaeological Museum of Ancash (museum, mile 208, 0.2 mi from the route); Hualpayunca (archaeological site, mile 354, 0.9 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.