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Distance from Independence, CA to Alba, MO

Distance

1,621 mi

Time

1 day 4 hours

Gas Cost

$151 - $294

There are 1,308.87 miles from Independence to Alba in east direction and 1,621 miles (2,608.75 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route.

Independence and Alba are 1 day 4 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Alba, MO. The halfway point is Tohajiilee, NM.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Alba, MO is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 11:25 am and the current time in Alba is 1:25 pm.

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From $14

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From $18

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From $24

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From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 65.09 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Alba, MO.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Alba is $212.31.

During the route, an average car will release 1,275.16 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Independence, CA and Alba, MO

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Alba, MO or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.039879 and -106.927994, or 35º 2' 23.5644" N, 106º 55' 40.7784" W. This location is 810.32 miles away from Independence, CA and Alba, MO and it would take approximately 14 hours 6 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Tohajiilee, NM, situated 825 miles from Independence, CA and 816 miles from Alba, MO. It would take 11 hours 57 mins to go from Independence to Tohajiilee and 11 hours 59 mins to go from Alba to Tohajiilee.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Independence, CA and Alba, MO is Albuquerque, NM, situated 846 miles from Independence, CA and 778 miles from Alba, MO. It would take 12 hours 3 mins to go from Independence to and 11 hours 16 mins to go from Alba to Albuquerque.