How far is El Centro, CA from Riverside, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between El Centro and Riverside is 132.76 miles (213.66 km).

Flight distance from El Centro, CA to Riverside, CA is 132.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from El Centro to Riverside with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from El Centro, California to Riverside, California is: 162.1 miles (260.88 km) by car.

Driving from El Centro to Riverside will take approximately 02 hours 51 minutes.

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#1 El Centro

A city in Imperial County, California. It is located on the Mexican border in the southeastern part of the state. El Centro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Centro Historical Society and the El Centro Museum.

Population 43601
GPS Coordinates 32°47'31"N 115°33'47"W
Latitude 32.7920000
Longitude -115.5630500
Altitude -12
Country United States
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#2 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. It is located in southern California. Riverside is known for its citrus industry, its history as a resort town, and its many attractions, such as the Mission Inn Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park.

Population 330786
GPS Coordinates 33°57'12"N 117°23'46"W
Latitude 33.9533500
Longitude -117.3961600
Altitude 252
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between El Centro and Riverside

The distance between El Centro and Riverside is 261 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between El Centro and Riverside. The current time is 09:20:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.65 liters (5.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Centro and Riverside.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Centro to Riverside is $30.63 (diesel $35.44).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $30.63 $31.99 $32.85 $35.44

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between El Centro and Riverside (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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