How far is it from El Centro, CA, to San Luis, AZ, ?

The distance between El Centro, CA, and San Luis, AZ, is 63 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from El Centro, CA, to San Luis, AZ, ?

The drive from El Centro, CA, to San Luis, AZ, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from El Centro, CA, to San Luis, AZ, ?

The fastest route from El Centro, CA, to San Luis, AZ, covers 63 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is San Luis, AZ from El Centro, CA?

San Luis, AZ lies roughly to the east of El Centro, CA.

Which roads does the route from El Centro, CA to San Luis, AZ follow?

The drive from El Centro, CA to San Luis, AZ mainly follows MEX 2.

Which towns do you pass between El Centro, CA and San Luis, AZ?

Towns on the route from El Centro, CA to San Luis, AZ include Calexico.

Are there charging stations between El Centro, CA and San Luis, AZ?

Yes. You can charge along the route from El Centro, CA to San Luis, AZ, 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: 23.

El Centro, CA San Luis, AZ

Distance: 63 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from El Centro, CA to San Luis, AZ takes about 1 h 25 min via MEX 2. The distance is 63 mi. The straight-line distance is 54 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Calexico, CA, Wall Lane, AZ. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 63 mi

1 Depart left 43 yd
2 Turn right onto South 7th Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Ross Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn right onto South 4th Street 1 mi
5 Take ramp left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Route 8 3 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 8 mi
9 Turn right onto West 2nd Street 1 mi
10 Turn left 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Calzada de los Presidentes 1 mi
12 Take exit slightly left 153 yd
13 Turn straight onto Avenida Colón 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos 125 yd
15 Continue right onto Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos 4 mi
16 Continue straight onto Boulevard Adolfo López Mateos 2 mi
17 Turn slightly left onto Calzada Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada 7 mi
18 Continue straight onto Carretera Sonoita - Mexicali 33 mi
19 Keep slightly right 2 mi
20 Turn left onto Calle 3 161 yd
21 At end of road, turn left onto Avenida Internacional 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway 1 mi
23 Continue slightly right onto Urtuzuastegui Street 1 mi
24 Turn left onto North 4th Avenue 1 mi
25 Turn right onto Cesar Chavez Boulevard 5 mi
26 Arrive onto East Cesar Chavez Boulevard

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The return trip from San Luis, AZ to El Centro, CA covers roughly the same distance, 63 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

23 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 50 mi

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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San Luis, AZ → Wellton, AZ43 mi · 1 h 5 min San Luis, AZ → Rancho Mesa Verde, AZ11 mi · 20 min San Luis, AZ → Somerton, AZ17 mi · 25 min San Luis, AZ → Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM)19 mi · 35 min San Luis, AZ → Drysdale, AZ20 mi · 30 min San Luis, AZ → Wall Lane, AZ20 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to San Luis, AZ, {toState}?: The distance between El Centro, CA, {fromState} and San Luis, AZ, {toState} is 63 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to San Luis, AZ, {toState}?: The drive from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to San Luis, AZ, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to San Luis, AZ, {toState}?: The fastest route from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to San Luis, AZ, {toState} covers 63 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is San Luis, AZ from El Centro, CA?: San Luis, AZ lies roughly to the east of El Centro, CA.
Which roads does the route from El Centro, CA to San Luis, AZ follow?: The drive from El Centro, CA to San Luis, AZ mainly follows MEX 2.
Which towns do you pass between El Centro, CA and San Luis, AZ?: Towns on the route from El Centro, CA to San Luis, AZ include Calexico.
Are there charging stations between El Centro, CA and San Luis, AZ?: Yes. You can charge along the route from El Centro, CA to San Luis, AZ, 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: 23.

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