Driving from La Paz to Huaraz
Huaraz lies 1,278 km (794 mi) north-west of La Paz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 1,559 km (968 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| La Paz | Huaraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Peru |
| Population | 2 million | 118,836 |
| Elevation | 3,782 m (12,408 ft) | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
Clocks in Huaraz are 1 h behind La Paz right now, so a 19 h 29 min journey lands only 18 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Huaraz
Crossing from Bolivia into Peru: money changes from the Boliviano to the Sol (PEN); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book car hire from La Paz to Huaraz
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Staying in Huaraz
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Common questions
How far is Huaraz from La Paz?
1,278 km (794 mi) in a straight line, north-west of La Paz; by road roughly 1,559 km (968 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Paz to Huaraz by car?
About 19 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Paz and Huaraz?
Huaraz is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Huaraz?
The Sol (PEN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.