Trujillo to Tocache is about 375 road miles (604 km): roughly 10 h 11 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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.”
| Total distance | 375 mi (604 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → PE-12 → PE-3N → PE-12A → SM-111 |
| Regions on the route | La Libertad, Áncash, Huánuco, San Martín |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Trujillo to Tocache is like
PE-12A (211 mi) and PE-1N (69 mi) carry about 75% of the 375 miles. It runs through 4 regions: La Libertad, Áncash, Huánuco, San Martín. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Trujillo to Tocache: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 1–70 | 69 | La Libertad |
| PE-1NQ | 70–74 | 4 | La Libertad, Áncash |
| PE-12 | 74–114 | 40 | Áncash |
| PE-3N | 114–140 | 26 | Áncash |
| PE-12A | 140–351 | 211 | Áncash, La Libertad, Huánuco, San Martín |
| SM-111 | 351–373 | 22 | San Martín |
| local roads | 373–375 | 2 | San Martín |
- Mile 72 of this route: La Libertad → Áncash (region line)
- Mile 237 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 242 of this route: La Libertad → Huánuco (region line)
- Mile 336 of this route: Huánuco → San Martín (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Tocache
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Pato (mile 132)
- Nature and outdoors: Calipuy National Reserve (mile 107), Cañón del Pato (mile 132)
Ochiputur hillock
Ochiputur hillock (Loma Ochiputur) is a coastal hill in the Salaverry district of Trujillo province, in Peru's La Libertad region.
Calipuy National Reserve
Set aside mainly to protect guanaco populations, Calipuy National Reserve is a protected area in Peru's La Libertad region.
Cañón del Pato
Carved by the Santa River where the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra come closest, Cañón del Pato is a narrow river canyon in the Áncash region.
More drives to Tocache
- Huánuco to Tocache
- Cerro de Pasco to Tocache
- Huaral to Tocache
- Lima to Tocache
- Barranca to Tocache
- Tarma to Tocache
From Trujillo to other places in Peru
- Trujillo to Barranca
- Trujillo to Huaral
- Trujillo to Churin
- Trujillo to Cerro de Pasco
- Trujillo to Huánuco
- Trujillo to Tarma
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Trujillo to Tocache?
About 10 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 375 miles.
How far is Tocache from Trujillo by car?
About 375 miles (604 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 Tocache?
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 Tocache?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, PE-12, PE-3N, PE-12A and SM-111. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Trujillo and Tocache?
Closest to the road: Ochiputur hillock (hillock, mile 7, 3 mi from the route); Calipuy National Reserve (national reserve, mile 107, 7 mi from the route); Cañón del Pato (canyon, mile 132, 0.2 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.