Driving from Managua to León
León lies 76 km (47 mi) north-west of Managua, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 93 km (58 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Managua | León | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Nicaragua |
| Population | 973,087 | 144,538 |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
Where to book car hire from Managua to León
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Staying in León
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Common questions
How far is León from Managua?
76 km (47 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Managua; by road roughly 93 km (58 mi).
How long does it take to get from Managua to León by car?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Managua and León?
No, both are on America/Managua 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.