How far is Holtville, CA from Brawley, CA?
The driving distance from Holtville, CA to Brawley, CA is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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City in Imperial County, California, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holtville and Brawley.
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Start on Holt Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · Holt 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 Palm Avenue
2204 ft · 37 sec · Palm Avenue
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Continue on East Evan Hewes Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · East Evan Hewes Highway
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Turn right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holtville and Brawley.
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.
Longest stretch
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12.5 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Holtville and Sunny near Brawley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holtville to Brawley?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Imperial is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Holtville and 9.8 miles from Brawley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holtville and Sunny near Brawley.
Stop Ideas Near Imperial
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 Imperial.
Yuma
Indio, California
La Quinta, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holtville and Brawley. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.3 km).
#1 Holtville
City in California
| Population | 6,095 |
| Coordinates | 32.8111600, -115.3802600 |
| Altitude | -3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brawley
City in Imperial County, California, United States
| Population | 26,015 |
| Coordinates | 32.9786600, -115.5302700 |
| Altitude | -34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-115.53027, 32.978621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
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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