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Distance from Independence, CA to Aptos, CA

Distance

421 mi

Time

8 hours 9 mins

Gas Cost

$64 - $125

There are 204.75 miles from Independence to Aptos in west direction and 421 miles (677.53 kilometers) by car, following the I-5 and CA 58 route.

Independence and Aptos are 8 hours 9 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Aptos, CA. The halfway point is Buttonwillow, CA.

Independence, CA and Aptos, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 11:48 am.

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 16.91 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Aptos, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Aptos is $90.22.

During the route, an average car will release 331.26 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 Aptos, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Aptos, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.453499 and -119.471626, or 35º 27' 12.5964" N, 119º 28' 17.8536" W. This location is 210.50 miles away from Independence, CA and Aptos, CA and it would take approximately 4 hours 4 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Buttonwillow, CA, situated 211 miles from Independence, CA and 212 miles from Aptos, CA. It would take 3 hours 31 mins to go from Independence to Buttonwillow and 3 hours 29 mins to go from Aptos to Buttonwillow.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Independence, CA and Aptos, CA is Bakersfield, CA, situated 185 miles from Independence, CA and 238 miles from Aptos, CA. It would take 2 hours 58 mins to go from Independence to and 3 hours 54 mins to go from Aptos to Bakersfield.