By road, Trujillo and Paracas are about 503 miles (809 km) apart, or roughly 12 h 7 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.”
| Total distance | 503 mi (809 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LM-101 → PE-1S → PE-28 |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Trujillo to Paracas is like
PE-1N (316 mi) and PE-1S (144 mi) carry about 91% of the 503 miles. It runs through 5 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Lima, Lima Province, Ica. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Trujillo and Paracas
| 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 | 349–493 | 144 | Lima Province, Lima, Ica |
| connecting roads | 493–495 | 2 | Ica |
| PE-28 | 495–501 | 6 | Ica |
| local roads | 501–503 | 2 | 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 Paracas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bandurria (mile 263), Tambo Inga (mile 332), National Afro-Peruvian Museum (mile 344), La Centinela (mile 467)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 86), Bandurria (mile 263), Tambo Inga (mile 332), National Afro-Peruvian Museum (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.
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.
El Castillo de Huarmey
On Peru's coast in the Ancash Region north of Lima, El Castillo de Huarmey is a pyramid-like site where a royal Wari tomb holding 60 individuals was found undisturbed in 2013.
Bandurria
About 3 km south of Huacho on the Huaura River, Bandurria is an archaeological site in the Lima Region that has been dated to 4,000 BC.
Tambo Inga
Declared national cultural heritage in 2007, Tambo Inga is an archaeological site in Lima's Puente Piedra district that served as an Inca administrative center.
National Afro-Peruvian Museum
Inside the House of the Thirteen Coins on Áncash Street in historic Lima, the National Afro-Peruvian Museum collects and exhibits objects tied to the history of people of African descent in Peru.
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.
Arriving in Paracas
Paracas Candelabra
Carved into the northern face of the Paracas Peninsula on Pisco Bay, the Paracas Candelabra is a prehistoric geoglyph; nearby pottery dates to about 200 BCE.
Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello
Inside the Paracas National Reserve, the Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello opened in 1964 and is named for the archaeologist who studied the Paracas culture.
More drives to Paracas
- Lima to Paracas
- Huaral to Paracas
- Huancayo to Paracas
- Huancavelica to Paracas
- Jauja to Paracas
- Barranca to Paracas
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 Paracas?
About 12 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
What is the driving distance from Trujillo to Paracas?
About 503 miles (809 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 Paracas?
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 Paracas?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LM-101, PE-1S and PE-28. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Trujillo to Paracas?
Closest to the road: Tambo Inga (archaeological site, mile 332, 0.3 mi from the route); National Afro-Peruvian Museum (museum, mile 344, 0.4 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.