How far is it from Brawley, CA, to El Centro, CA, ?

The distance between Brawley, CA, and El Centro, CA, is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brawley, CA, to El Centro, CA, ?

The drive from Brawley, CA, to El Centro, CA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Brawley, CA, to El Centro, CA, ?

The fastest route from Brawley, CA, to El Centro, CA, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is El Centro, CA from Brawley, CA?

El Centro, CA lies roughly to the south of Brawley, CA.

Are there charging stations between Brawley, CA and El Centro, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Brawley, CA to El Centro, CA, including BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA) (350 kW); Rio Vista Plaza Shopping Center - Brawley (350 kW); Imperial Valley Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

Brawley, CA El Centro, CA

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Brawley, CA to El Centro, CA takes about 30 min via CA 86. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 16 mi

1 Depart onto South 9th Street 40 yd
2 Turn left onto Main Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto South 1st Street 1 mi
4 Continue slightly right onto South Brawley Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn left 109 yd
6 Turn right 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn right 157 yd
8 Turn left 12 mi

9 Turn left onto Adams Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn right onto North 8th Street 1 mi
11 Turn left onto West Heil Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn right onto South 7th Street 58 yd
13 Turn right 43 yd
14 Arrive right

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The return trip from El Centro, CA to Brawley, CA covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

25 chargers

BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1414 W. MAIN ST, El Centro, CA, 92243350 kW
Rio Vista Plaza Shopping Center - BrawleyCCS · 461 W Main St., Brawley, CA, 92227350 kW
Imperial Valley Mall - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3551 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro, CA, 92243250 kW
Khan Korean BBQ - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 330 Wake Avenue, El Centro, CA, 92243250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2295 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA, 92243250 kW

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El Centro, CA → Calexico, CA11 mi · 20 min El Centro, CA → Westmorland, CA22 mi · 35 min El Centro, CA → Imperial County Airport (IPL)5 mi · 10 min El Centro, CA → Holtville, CA12 mi · 20 min El Centro, CA → Calexico International Airport (CXL)13 mi · 20 min El Centro, CA → Calipatria, CA31 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Brawley, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Brawley, CA, {fromState} and El Centro, CA, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brawley, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Brawley, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Brawley, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Brawley, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is El Centro, CA from Brawley, CA?: El Centro, CA lies roughly to the south of Brawley, CA.
Are there charging stations between Brawley, CA and El Centro, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Brawley, CA to El Centro, CA, including BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA) (350 kW); Rio Vista Plaza Shopping Center - Brawley (350 kW); Imperial Valley Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

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