Driving from Puerto Barrios to El Progreso
El Progreso lies 93 km (58 mi) south-east of Puerto Barrios, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 25 min without stops, over roughly 113 km (70 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Puerto Barrios | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala | Honduras |
| Population | 100,593 | 100,810 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
| Postal codes | 18001 | 23201 |
What changes when you arrive in El Progreso
Crossing from Guatemala into Honduras: money changes from the Quetzal 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 Puerto Barrios to El Progreso
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Staying in El Progreso
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Common questions
How far is El Progreso from Puerto Barrios?
93 km (58 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puerto Barrios; by road roughly 113 km (70 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto Barrios to El Progreso by car?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto Barrios and El Progreso?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in El Progreso?
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.