Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas to Manzanillo

At 260 km (161 mi) apart, Manzanillo is a realistic day trip from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas: about 4 h 14 min each way by road.

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	Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas	Manzanillo
Country	Mexico	Mexico
Population	196,003	159,853
Elevation	3 m (10 ft)	12 m (39 ft)
Time now	UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)	UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)
Postal codes	60999	28236–95593

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Common questions

How far is Manzanillo from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas?

260 km (161 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas; by road roughly 317 km (197 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas to Manzanillo by road?

About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas and Manzanillo?

No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.

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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.

Day trip from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas to Manzanillo