Day trip from San Pedro Sula to El Progreso
El Progreso lies 27 km (17 mi) south-east of San Pedro Sula, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 27 km (17 mi) apart, El Progreso is a realistic day trip from San Pedro Sula: about 26 min each way by road.
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| San Pedro Sula | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Honduras | Honduras |
| Population | 801,259 | 100,810 |
| Elevation | 90 m (295 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
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Common questions
How far is El Progreso from San Pedro Sula?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line, south-east of San Pedro Sula; by road roughly 33 km (20 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Pedro Sula to El Progreso by road?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Pedro Sula and El Progreso?
No, both are on America/Tegucigalpa 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 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.