California State Route 98, I-8 to SR 111

 

APM: 0

Location: SR 98 and I-8, Imperial Cty

No reassurance shield as SR 98 begins. The stretch from here to Calexico is a long, desolate drive through the desert.

APM: 1

Location: SR 98 and CR S2, Imperial Cty

But with a quick stop at CR S2, which heads back up to Ocotillo.

APM: 1

Location: SR 98 and CR S2, Imperial Cty

And Interstate 8 (there should be an arrow there).

APM: 9

Location: SR 98 and Coyote Number 2 Rd, Imperial Cty

Reassurance shield several miles later.

APM: 9

Location: SR 98 and Coyote Number 2 Rd, Imperial Cty

49 miles to Interstate 8.

APM: 16

Location: SR 98 and County Rd, Imperial Cty

Seven miles without any intersections later, we’re now 41 miles from I-8.

APM: 16

Location: SR 98 and County Rd, Imperial Cty

Reassurance shield just over the last hill.

APM: 22

Location: SR 98 and Drew Rd, Imperial Cty

A few miles later, turn left for CR S26.

APM: 22

Location: SR 98 and Drew Rd, Imperial Cty

Eight miles to Calexico. These mileage signs don’t quite add up.

APM: 24

Location: SR 98 and Brockman Rd, Imperial Cty

Turn left for CR S30.

APM: 24

Location: SR 98 and Brockman Rd, Imperial Cty

Reassurance shield after S30.

APM: 30

Location: SR 98 and Dogwood Rd, Imperial Cty

As we near Calexico, turn left for CR S31.

APM: 30

Location: SR 98 and Dogwood Rd, Imperial Cty

After Dogwood Rd, we’re advised that we are nine miles from SR 7, which is the preferred border crossing to Mexicali, though less convenient.

APM: 30

Location: SR 98 and Rainbow Rd, Calexico

Welcome to Calexico!

APM: 32

Location: Birch St and Imperial Ave, Calexico

As we get into Calexico, we’ll approach SR 111.

APM: 32

Location: Birch St and Imperial Ave, Calexico

Follow 111 south into downtown Calexico and to Mexicali via 111. Take 111 north to El Centro. Stay on 98 east to head towards Yuma, Ariz.

 E to SR 7

 S to MX-5/BC Int’l Boundary, N to SR 86

 W to SR 94, E to I-8 Bus