Day trip from Trujillo to Chimbote
Chimbote lies 117 km (73 mi) south-east of Trujillo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 117 km (73 mi) apart, Chimbote is a realistic day trip from Trujillo: about 1 h 54 min each way by road.
| Trujillo | Chimbote | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 1.1 million | 316,966 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Postal codes | 13001–20230 | 02801–22630 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Chimbote
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Staying in Chimbote
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Common questions
How far is Chimbote from Trujillo?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Trujillo; by road roughly 143 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Trujillo to Chimbote by road?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Trujillo and Chimbote?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.