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

The distance between El Centro, CA, and Somerton, AZ, is 72 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from El Centro, CA, to Somerton, AZ, covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Somerton, AZ from El Centro, CA?

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

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

The drive from El Centro, CA to Somerton, AZ mainly follows I 8.

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

Towns on the route from El Centro, CA to Somerton, AZ include Calexico, Avenue B and C, Yuma.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from El Centro, CA to Somerton, AZ, including BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 1208 (350 kW); Target T2083 (Yuma, AZ) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

El Centro, CA Somerton, AZ

Distance: 72 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from El Centro, CA to Somerton, AZ takes about 1 h 25 min via I 8. The distance is 72 mi. The straight-line distance is 52 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Calexico, CA, Donovan Estates, AZ, Drysdale, AZ. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 72 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 17 mi
7 Continue straight onto Kumeyaay Highway 40 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right 77 yd
10 Turn straight onto Winterhaven Drive 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto North 4th Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn right onto West 1st Street 2 mi
13 Turn left onto South Avenue B 8 mi

14 Continue straight onto San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto West County 16th Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto East Main Street 2 mi
17 Turn right 84 yd
18 At end of road, turn left 127 yd
19 At end of road, turn right 26 yd
20 Turn left 55 yd
21 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Somerton, AZ to El Centro, CA covers roughly the same distance, 72 mi.

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Charging points along the way

32 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 53 mi

BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1414 W. MAIN ST, El Centro, CA, 92243350 kW
Pilot Travel Center 1208CCS · 3075 E Gila Ridge Road, Yuma, AZ, 85365350 kW
Target T2083 (Yuma, AZ)CCS · 1450 S. Yuma Palms Parkway, Yuma, AZ, 85365350 kW
Gateway Park - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 310 North Madison Avenue, Yuma, AZ, 85364250 kW
Imperial Valley Mall - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3551 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro, CA, 92243250 kW

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Somerton, AZ → Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM)11 mi · 20 min Somerton, AZ → Drysdale, AZ5 mi · 15 min Somerton, AZ → Wall Lane, AZ5 mi · 15 min Somerton, AZ → Avenue B and C, AZ12 mi · 20 min Somerton, AZ → Donovan Estates, AZ12 mi · 20 min Somerton, AZ → Yuma, AZ13 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Somerton, AZ, {toState}?: The distance between El Centro, CA, {fromState} and Somerton, AZ, {toState} is 72 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Somerton, AZ, {toState}?: The drive from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Somerton, AZ, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Somerton, AZ, {toState}?: The fastest route from El Centro, CA, {fromState} to Somerton, AZ, {toState} covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Somerton, AZ from El Centro, CA?: Somerton, AZ lies roughly to the east of El Centro, CA.
Which roads does the route from El Centro, CA to Somerton, AZ follow?: The drive from El Centro, CA to Somerton, AZ mainly follows I 8.
Which towns do you pass between El Centro, CA and Somerton, AZ?: Towns on the route from El Centro, CA to Somerton, AZ include Calexico, Avenue B and C, Yuma.
Are there charging stations between El Centro, CA and Somerton, AZ?: Yes. You can charge along the route from El Centro, CA to Somerton, AZ, including BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA) (350 kW); Pilot Travel Center 1208 (350 kW); Target T2083 (Yuma, AZ) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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