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

The distance between El Centro, CA, and Imperial, CA, is 5 mi by road.

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

The drive from El Centro, CA, to Imperial, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from El Centro, CA, to Imperial, CA, covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

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

Imperial, CA lies roughly to the north of El Centro, CA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from El Centro, CA to Imperial, CA, including BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA) (350 kW); Imperial Valley Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Khan Korean BBQ - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

El Centro, CA Imperial, CA

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from El Centro, CA to Imperial, CA takes about 15 min via CA 86. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 5 mi

1 Depart left 43 yd
2 Turn left onto South 7th Street 58 yd
3 Turn left onto West Heil Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto South 8th Street 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Adams Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto North Imperial Avenue 4 mi
7 Turn left onto East 2nd Street 91 yd
8 Turn left onto South Imperial Avenue 125 yd

9 Turn right onto West 1st Street 1 mi
10 Arrive left onto West 1st Street

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The return trip from Imperial, CA to El Centro, CA covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

22 chargers

BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1414 W. MAIN ST, El Centro, CA, 92243350 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
Motel 6 El CentroCCS · 395 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA, 92243150 kW

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Imperial, CA → Brawley, CA12 mi · 20 min Imperial, CA → Calexico, CA16 mi · 25 min Imperial, CA → Holtville, CA15 mi · 25 min Imperial, CA → El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK)12 mi · 25 min Imperial, CA → Brawley Municipal Airport (BWC)13 mi · 25 min Imperial, CA → Calexico International Airport (CXL)18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Imperial, CA, {toState}?: The distance between El Centro, CA, {fromState} and Imperial, CA, {toState} is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Imperial, CA, {toState}?: The drive from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Imperial, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Imperial, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Imperial, CA, {toState} covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Imperial, CA from El Centro, CA?: Imperial, CA lies roughly to the north of El Centro, CA.
Are there charging stations between El Centro, CA and Imperial, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from El Centro, CA to Imperial, CA, including BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA) (350 kW); Imperial Valley Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Khan Korean BBQ - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

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