Day trip from Huaraz to Huánuco
Huánuco lies 148 km (92 mi) east of Huaraz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 148 km (92 mi) apart, Huánuco is a realistic day trip from Huaraz: about 2 h 25 min each way by road.
| Huaraz | Huánuco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 118,836 | 196,627 |
| Elevation | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 02001–22255 | 02260–19730 |
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Staying in Huánuco
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Common questions
How far is Huánuco from Huaraz?
148 km (92 mi) in a straight line, east of Huaraz; by road roughly 181 km (112 mi).
How long does it take to get from Huaraz to Huánuco by road?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Huaraz and Huánuco?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.