How far is it from Temecula, CA, to Calexico, CA, ?

The distance between Temecula, CA, and Calexico, CA, is 159 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Temecula, CA, to Calexico, CA, ?

The drive from Temecula, CA, to Calexico, CA, takes approximately 3 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Temecula, CA, to Calexico, CA, ?

The fastest route from Temecula, CA, to Calexico, CA, covers 159 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 10 min.

Which direction is Calexico, CA from Temecula, CA?

Calexico, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Temecula, CA.

Which roads does the route from Temecula, CA to Calexico, CA follow?

The drive from Temecula, CA to Calexico, CA mainly follows I 15, I 8. The longest single stretch is 94 mi on I 8.

Which towns do you pass between Temecula, CA and Calexico, CA?

Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to Calexico, CA include Escondido, Poway, El Cajon, El Centro.

Are there charging stations between Temecula, CA and Calexico, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Calexico, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Alpine Village Square (350 kW); BoA CA0-163 (San Diego, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 287.

Temecula, CA Calexico, CA

Distance: 159 miDuration: 3 h 10 min

Driving from Temecula, CA to Calexico, CA takes about 3 h 10 min via I 8. The distance is 159 mi. The straight-line distance is 110 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in San Marcos, CA, San Diego, CA, National City, CA, El Centro, CA. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 159 mi

1 Depart right onto Santiago Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Old Town Front Street 1 mi
3 Take ramp straight 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Avocado Highway 22 mi
6 Continue straight onto Escondido Freeway 150 yd
7 Keep slightly left onto Escondido Freeway 4 mi
8 Keep slightly right onto Escondido Freeway 9 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Camino del Norte 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Twin Peaks Road 3 mi
12 Turn right onto Espola Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Poway Road 3 mi

14 Turn right 10 mi
15 Turn left onto Mapleview Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Lake Jennings Park Road 3 mi
17 Take ramp straight 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Kumeyaay Highway 54 mi
19 Continue straight onto Route 8 41 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
21 Merge slightly left 6 mi
22 Turn left onto East Cole Boulevard 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Rockwood Avenue 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Vega Street 165 yd
25 Arrive left onto Vega Street

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The return trip from Calexico, CA to Temecula, CA covers roughly the same distance, 159 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

287 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 60 mi

Albertson'sCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 1601 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081350 kW
Alpine Village SquareCCS · 2754 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA, 91901350 kW
BoA CA0-163 (San Diego, CA)CCS · 16849 Bernardo Ctr Dr, San Diego, CA, 92128350 kW
BOA El Cajon Main CA0-132 (El Cajon, CA)CCS · 512 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA, 92020350 kW
BOA El Centro CA0-119 (El Centro, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1414 W. MAIN ST, El Centro, CA, 92243350 kW

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Calexico, CA → Imperial, CA16 mi · 25 min Calexico, CA → El Centro, CA11 mi · 20 min Calexico, CA → Imperial County Airport (IPL)15 mi · 25 min Calexico, CA → Holtville, CA16 mi · 25 min Calexico, CA → El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK)21 mi · 35 min Calexico, CA → Brawley, CA23 mi · 30 min

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

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How far is it from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Calexico, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Temecula, CA, {fromState} and Calexico, CA, {toState} is 159 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Calexico, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Calexico, CA, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Calexico, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Temecula, CA, {fromState} to Calexico, CA, {toState} covers 159 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 10 min.
Which direction is Calexico, CA from Temecula, CA?: Calexico, CA lies roughly to the south-east of Temecula, CA.
Which roads does the route from Temecula, CA to Calexico, CA follow?: The drive from Temecula, CA to Calexico, CA mainly follows I 15, I 8. The longest single stretch is 94 mi on I 8.
Which towns do you pass between Temecula, CA and Calexico, CA?: Towns on the route from Temecula, CA to Calexico, CA include Escondido, Poway, El Cajon, El Centro.
Are there charging stations between Temecula, CA and Calexico, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Temecula, CA to Calexico, CA, including Albertson's (350 kW); Alpine Village Square (350 kW); BoA CA0-163 (San Diego, CA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 287.

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