Calexico, CA

united states

Calexico sits on the Mexican border in California's desert Imperial Valley, connected to Mexicali by a major international crossing. Interstate 8 provides the main route from San Diego (120 miles west) and Arizona, while State Route 111 runs north to the Salton Sea. The desert location brings extreme summer heat over 110°F, with several EV charging stations serving long-distance travelers. The city processes over 4 million vehicle border crossings annually, making it one of California's busiest international gateways.