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Distance from Independence, CA to Alpine Meadows, CA

Distance

255 mi

Time

5 hours 39 mins

Gas Cost

$39 - $76

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There are 197.83 miles from Independence to Alpine Meadows in northwest direction and 255 miles (410.38 kilometers) by car, following the US-395 route.

Independence and Alpine Meadows are 5 hours 39 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Alpine Meadows, CA. The halfway point is Bridgeport, CA.

Independence, CA and Alpine Meadows, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 7:44 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 10.26 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Alpine Meadows, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Alpine Meadows is $54.73.

During the route, an average car will release 200.97 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 $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Independence, CA and Alpine Meadows, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Alpine Meadows, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.181839 and -119.197060, or 38º 10' 54.6204" N, 119º 11' 49.416" W. This location is 127.71 miles away from Independence, CA and Alpine Meadows, CA and it would take approximately 2 hours 49 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Bridgeport, CA, situated 132 miles from Independence, CA and 124 miles from Alpine Meadows, CA. It would take 2 hours 10 mins to go from Independence to Bridgeport and 2 hours 26 mins to go from Alpine Meadows to Bridgeport.