By road, Urubamba and Kiteni are about 180 miles (289 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 13 min of driving.
Full advisory: 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.”
| Distance | 180 mi (289 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-28B |
| Regions on the route | Cusco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Urubamba–Kiteni drive in a few lines
PE-28B (179 mi) carries about 99% of the 180 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Urubamba to Kiteni: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Cusco |
| PE-28B | 1–180 | 179 | Cusco |
Where to stop on the way to Kiteni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Inkapintay (mile 11), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 73), Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 80)
- Museums and history: Inkapintay (mile 11), Pumamarka, Urubamba (mile 11), Huamanmarca, La Convención (mile 73), Inka Tampu, Huayopata (mile 80)
Inkapintay
Near Ollantaytambo in Cusco's Urubamba Province, Inkapintay is an archaeological site with a rock painting; its Quechua name means "Inka painting."
Pumamarka, Urubamba
Pumamarka is an archaeological site in the Ollantaytambo District of Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, set where the Patakancha River meets its tributary, the Yuraqmayu.
Huamanmarca, La Convención
On the right bank of the Luq'umayu in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, Huamanmarca is an archaeological site in Peru's Cusco region.
Inka Tampu, Huayopata
Inka Tampu, or Inkatampu, is an archaeological site at about 2,127 meters in Huayopata District, La Convención Province, in Peru's Cusco Region.
More drives to Kiteni
From Urubamba to other places in Peru
- Urubamba to Paracas
- Urubamba to Andahuaylillas
- Urubamba to Lampa
- Urubamba to Coroico, Bolivia
- Urubamba to Copacabana, Bolivia
- Urubamba to Tiwanaku, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Urubamba to Kiteni?
About 5 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 180 miles.
What is the driving distance from Urubamba to Kiteni?
About 180 miles (289 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 Urubamba to Kiteni drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Urubamba to Kiteni?
Closest to the road: Inkapintay (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.1 mi from the route); Huamanmarca, La Convención (archaeological site, mile 73, 0.1 mi from the route); Inka Tampu, Huayopata (archaeological site, mile 80, 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.