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

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

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

The drive from Imperial, CA, to El Centro, CA, takes approximately 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Imperial, CA, to El Centro, CA, covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Imperial, CA to El Centro, 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.

Imperial, CA El Centro, CA

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Imperial, CA to El Centro, CA takes about 10 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 right onto West 1st Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto South Imperial Avenue 1 mi
3 Take ramp straight 131 yd
4 Merge slightly left onto North Imperial Avenue 3 mi
5 Turn left onto Adams Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto North 8th Street 1 mi
7 Turn left onto West Heil Avenue 1 mi
8 Turn right onto South 7th Street 58 yd

9 Turn right 43 yd
10 Arrive right

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The return trip from El Centro, CA to Imperial, 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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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 → Brawley, CA16 mi · 25 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 Imperial, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Imperial, CA, {fromState} and El Centro, CA, {toState} is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Imperial, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Imperial, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState} takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Imperial, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Imperial, CA, {fromState} to El Centro, CA, {toState} covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is El Centro, CA from Imperial, CA?: El Centro, CA lies roughly to the south of Imperial, CA.
Are there charging stations between Imperial, CA and El Centro, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Imperial, CA to El Centro, 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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