Day trip from Juliaca to Cusco
Cusco lies 295 km (183 mi) north-west of Juliaca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 295 km (183 mi) apart, Cusco is a realistic day trip from Juliaca: about 4 h 48 min each way by road.
| Juliaca | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 245,675 | 428,450 |
| Elevation | 3,834 m (12,579 ft) | 3,312 m (10,866 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 21101–21104 | 08001–08003 |
What to see in Cusco
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Casa Guevara; Casa Meloc 422; Casa Ochoa Escalante; Casa de Rozas Velasco; Cusco Cathedral.
Where to book tours and tickets in Cusco
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Staying in Cusco
Our booking partner lists 1,766+ places to stay in Cusco (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 702 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (465), and 9 are five-star. Across 387 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 180,378 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cusco from Juliaca?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Juliaca; by road roughly 360 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Juliaca to Cusco by road?
About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Juliaca and Cusco?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Where can I stay in Cusco?
Our booking partner lists 1,766+ places to stay in Cusco, bookable on this site.
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.