Driving from El Progreso to Belmopan
Belmopan lies 230 km (143 mi) north-west of El Progreso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 281 km (175 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| El Progreso | Belmopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Belize |
| Population | 100,810 | 13,381 |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Belize) |
What changes when you arrive in Belmopan
Crossing from Honduras into Belize: money changes from the Lempira to the Dollar (BZD); sockets are BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +501; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743491 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from El Progreso to Belmopan
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Staying in Belmopan
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Common questions
How far is Belmopan from El Progreso?
230 km (143 mi) in a straight line, north-west of El Progreso; by road roughly 281 km (175 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Progreso to Belmopan by car?
About 3 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Progreso and Belmopan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Belmopan?
The Dollar (BZD).
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.