Origin
Calexico, CA
Afternoon in Calexico on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Calexico, CA to Holtville, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Calexico, CA
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Holtville, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Calexico, CA to Holtville, CA covers 15.5 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Imperial Avenue, East Evan Hewes Highway, Palm Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on Imperial Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 15.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Imperial Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near CR S80; US 80 Hist / East Evan Hewes Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Calexico, CA to Holtville, CA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (CR S80; US 80 Hist / East Evan Hewes Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (CA 115; US 80 Hist / West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (S32 / Holt Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR S80; US 80 Hist / East Evan Hewes Highway
Turn right onto CR S80; US 80 Hist / East Evan Hewes Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CA 115; US 80 Hist / West 5th Street
Turn right onto CA 115; US 80 Hist / West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
S32 / Holt Avenue
Turn left onto S32 / Holt Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Avenue | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| East Evan Hewes Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Palm Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Holt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Birch Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Imperial Avenue
— 8.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calexico, CA and Holtville, CA.
1
Start on CA 98
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Birch Street
2
Turn left onto CA 111
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Imperial Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR S80; US 80 Hist
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East Evan Hewes Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CA 115; US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Palm Avenue
5
Turn right onto CA 115; US 80 Hist
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 5th Street
6
Turn left onto S32
73 ft
·
2 sec
·
Holt Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
S32
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $6.18 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Holtville, CA
Afternoon in Holtville on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Calexico, CA to Holtville, CA covers 15.5 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Imperial Avenue, East Evan Hewes Highway, Palm Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Calexico, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Calexico, CA to Holtville, CA is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (CR S80; US 80 Hist / East Evan Hewes Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (CA 115; US 80 Hist / West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (S32 / Holt Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Calexico, CA to Holtville, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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