How far is Calexico, CA from Holtville, CA?
The driving distance from Calexico, CA to Holtville, CA is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Imperial County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calexico and Holtville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calexico and Holtville.
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Start on West Birch Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Birch Street
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Turn left onto Imperial Avenue
8.3 mi · 10 min · Imperial Avenue
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Turn right onto East Evan Hewes Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · East Evan Hewes Highway
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Continue on Palm Avenue
2204 ft · 39 sec · Palm Avenue
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1134 ft · 24 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Holt Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Holt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calexico and Holtville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Imperial Avenue
Turn left onto Imperial Avenue
8.34 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Calexico and Sunny near Holtville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calexico to Holtville?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
El Centro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Calexico and 7.8 miles from Holtville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calexico and Sunny near Holtville.
Stop Ideas Near El Centro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hampton Inn El Centro
Desert Trails RV Park
City of Imperial
Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Centro.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calexico and Holtville. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.42 km).
#1 Calexico
City in California
| Population | 39,547 |
| Coordinates | 32.6789500, -115.4988800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holtville
City in California
| Population | 6,095 |
| Coordinates | 32.8111600, -115.3802600 |
| Altitude | -3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holtville (-115.38026, 32.81116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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