Plan on about 13 h 54 min of driving for the 506-mile (814 km) trip from Trujillo to Oxapampa, before any 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.”
| Distance | 506 mi (814 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1NE → PE-18 → PA-100 → PE-3N → PA-106 → PA-605 → PA-608 → PA-640 → PA-637 → PE-5NA |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Trujillo to Oxapampa drive plays out
PE-1N (225 mi) and PE-1NE (64 mi) carry about 57% of the 506 miles. It runs through 4 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Pasco. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Trujillo to Oxapampa
| 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 | 401–417 | 16 | Pasco |
| PA-106 | 417–436 | 19 | Pasco |
| PA-605 | 436–441 | 5 | Pasco |
| connecting roads | 441–443 | 2 | Pasco |
| PA-608 | 443–473 | 30 | Pasco |
| local roads | 473–477 | 4 | Pasco |
| PA-640 | 477–484 | 7 | Pasco |
| PA-637 | 484–492 | 8 | Pasco |
| PE-5NA | 492–505 | 13 | Pasco |
| local roads | 505–506 | 1 | Pasco |
- 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Trujillo and Oxapampa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Huaura Museum (mile 255)
- Nature and outdoors: Junín National Reserve (mile 414), Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park (mile 499)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Cerro Sechín (mile 120), Puerto Huarmey (mile 170), Caral (mile 244), Huaura Museum (mile 255)
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.
Cerro Sechín
Cerro Sechín is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Áncash Region, dating to around 1600 BC. Peruvian archaeologists Julio C. Tello and Toribio Mejía Xesspe found it in July 1937.
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.
Puerto Huarmey
Puerto Huarmey is an archaeological site of an Inca administrative center, lying in marshy ground next to the Peruvian town of Puerto Huarmey.
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.
Huaura Museum
Known as the Huaura Balcony, this museum in Huaura honors José de San Martín and the Liberating Expedition of Peru, housed in a colonial-era house once used by the Royal Customs of Lima.
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.
Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
In Peru's Pasco region, Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park is a protected area preserving part of the rainforests and cloud forests of central Peru.
More drives to Oxapampa
- Jauja to Oxapampa
- Huaral to Oxapampa
- Lima to Oxapampa
- Tocache to Oxapampa
- Juanjuí to Oxapampa
- Tarapoto to Oxapampa
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 Oxapampa?
About 13 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
What is the driving distance from Trujillo to Oxapampa?
About 506 miles (814 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 Oxapampa 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 Oxapampa use?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101, PE-1NE, PE-18, PA-100, PE-3N, PA-106, PA-605, PA-608, PA-640, PA-637 and PE-5NA. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Trujillo and Oxapampa?
Closest to the road: Cerro Sechín (archaeological site, mile 120, 1 mi from the route); Puerto Huarmey (archaeological site, mile 170, 1 mi from the route); Huaura Museum (museum, mile 255, 0.4 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.