Driving from El Progreso to Chiquimula
Chiquimula lies 199 km (124 mi) west of El Progreso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 243 km (151 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| El Progreso | Chiquimula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Guatemala |
| Population | 100,810 | 111,505 |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Postal codes | 23201 | 20001 |
What changes when you arrive in Chiquimula
Crossing from Honduras into Guatemala: money changes from the Lempira to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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Staying in Chiquimula
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Common questions
How far is Chiquimula from El Progreso?
199 km (124 mi) in a straight line, west of El Progreso; by road roughly 243 km (151 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Progreso to Chiquimula by car?
About 3 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Progreso and Chiquimula?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chiquimula?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.