Origin
Imperial, CA
Morning in Imperial on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Imperial, CA to Brawley, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Imperial, CA
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Brawley, CA
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Trip Overview
Imperial, CA to Brawley, CA is 10.5 miles and takes about 14 minutes via North Imperial Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within the Pacific Coast region and is entirely within California. Expect a straightforward local experience with frequent turns, making it a very easy connection between these two nearby cities. It's a short enough trip that you can easily fit it into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Imperial Avenue | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Barioni Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Imperial Avenue
— 9.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Imperial, CA and Brawley, CA.
1
Start on S28
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Barioni Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CA 86
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
North Imperial Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on CA 86
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 1st Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CA 86 / North Imperial Avenue
Turn left onto CA 86 / North Imperial Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.83 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| premium | $6.18 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Brawley, CA
Morning in Brawley on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles along North Imperial Avenue. As you travel, you'll primarily navigate through city streets, indicated by the main roads like North Imperial Avenue, Main Street, and South 1st Street. Be prepared for consistent changes in direction rather than long, sweeping stretches of open road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on North Imperial Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 early in the drive near CA 86 / North Imperial Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Imperial, CA to Brawley, CA is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 86 / North Imperial Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on North Imperial Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 86 / North Imperial Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brawley, CA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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