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Distance from Independence, CA to Alma, MO

Distance

1,650 mi

Time

1 day 5 hours

Gas Cost

$154 - $299

There are 1,348.40 miles from Independence to Alma in east direction and 1,650 miles (2,655.42 kilometers) by car, following the I-70 route.

Independence and Alma are 1 day 5 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Alma, MO. The halfway point is Wolcott, CO.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Alma, MO is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 4:34 pm and the current time in Alma is 6:34 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 66.25 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Alma, MO.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Alma is $216.09.

During the route, an average car will release 1,297.88 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 Alma, MO

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Alma, MO or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.710537 and -106.708458, or 39º 42' 37.9332" N, 106º 42' 30.4488" W. This location is 824.76 miles away from Independence, CA and Alma, MO and it would take approximately 14 hours 41 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Wolcott, CO, situated 871 miles from Independence, CA and 792 miles from Alma, MO. It would take 13 hours 25 mins to go from Independence to Wolcott and 11 hours 27 mins to go from Alma to Wolcott.