Driving from Mérida to Danlí
Danlí lies 836 km (519 mi) south-east of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 1,019 km (633 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mérida | Danlí | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Population | 1.2 million | 233,789 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 763 m (2,503 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 13201 |
What changes when you arrive in Danlí
Crossing from Mexico into Honduras: money changes from the Peso to the Lempira (HNL); the dialling code becomes +504; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648880 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Where to book car hire from Mérida to Danlí
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Staying in Danlí
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Common questions
How far is Danlí from Mérida?
836 km (519 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mérida; by road roughly 1,019 km (633 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Danlí by car?
About 12 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Danlí?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Danlí?
The Lempira (HNL).
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.