Day trip from San Salvador to El Progreso
El Progreso lies 242 km (150 mi) north-east of San Salvador, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 242 km (150 mi) apart, El Progreso is a realistic day trip from San Salvador: about 3 h 56 min each way by road.
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| San Salvador | El Progreso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Honduras |
| Population | 525,990 | 100,810 |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Tegucigalpa) |
What changes when you arrive in El Progreso
Crossing from El Salvador into Honduras: money changes from the Dollar 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 tours and tickets in El Progreso
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Staying in El Progreso
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Common questions
How far is El Progreso from San Salvador?
242 km (150 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Salvador; by road roughly 295 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Salvador to El Progreso by road?
About 3 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Salvador 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.