Driving from Mérida to Tocoa
Tocoa lies 701 km (436 mi) south-east of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 855 km (531 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mérida | Tocoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Population | 1.2 million | 111,972 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 32301 |
What changes when you arrive in Tocoa
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 Tocoa
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Staying in Tocoa
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Common questions
How far is Tocoa from Mérida?
701 km (436 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mérida; by road roughly 855 km (531 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Tocoa by car?
About 10 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Tocoa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tocoa?
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 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.