Day trip from Lima to Ica
Ica lies 266 km (165 mi) south-east of Lima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 266 km (165 mi) apart, Ica is a realistic day trip from Lima: about 4 h 20 min each way by road.
| Lima | Ica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 7.7 million | 282,407 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 11001–11004 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ica
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Staying in Ica
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Book a hotel in Ica
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Common questions
How far is Ica from Lima?
266 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima; by road roughly 324 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lima to Ica by road?
About 4 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Ica?
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.