How far is Holtville, CA from Calexico, CA?
The driving distance from Holtville, CA to Calexico, CA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holtville and Calexico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holtville and Calexico.
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Start on Holt Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · Holt Avenue
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
759 ft · 18 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
684 ft · 16 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Orchard Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Orchard Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 111 South: Calexico
1169 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West Birch Street
554 ft · 10 sec · West Birch Street
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Turn slight left onto Harold Avenue
57 m · 14 sec · Harold Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto West Birch Street
702 ft · 14 sec · West Birch Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Birch Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holtville and Calexico.
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.
Kumeyaay Highway
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
6.57 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Holtville and Sunny near Calexico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holtville to Calexico?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Heber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Holtville and 7.4 miles from Calexico.
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 4.3 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 7:52 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 Mostly Sunny around Holtville and Sunny near Calexico.
Stop Ideas Near Heber
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 Heber.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holtville and Calexico. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.42 km).
#1 Holtville
City in California
| Population | 6,095 |
| Coordinates | 32.8111600, -115.3802600 |
| Altitude | -3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calexico
City in California
| Population | 39,547 |
| Coordinates | 32.6789500, -115.4988800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Birch Street (-115.498878, 32.679003)
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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