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Distance from Independence, CA to Arnold, NE

Distance

1,264 mi

Time

22 hours 3 mins

Gas Cost

$118 - $229

There are 1,014.51 miles from Independence to Arnold in northeast direction and 1,264 miles (2,034.21 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Independence and Arnold are 22 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Arnold, NE. The halfway point is Thompson, UT.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Arnold, NE is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 10:33 am and the current time in Arnold is 12:33 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Arnold, NE? Here there are some offers to rent a car in Independence, CA

Small

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 50.76 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Arnold, NE.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Arnold is $165.58.

During the route, an average car will release 994.48 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 Arnold, NE

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Arnold, NE or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.925694 and -109.744675, or 38º 55' 32.4984" N, 109º 44' 40.83" W. This location is 631.96 miles away from Independence, CA and Arnold, NE and it would take approximately 11 hours 1 min to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Thompson, UT, situated 670 miles from Independence, CA and 619 miles from Arnold, NE. It would take 10 hours 15 mins to go from Independence to Thompson and 9 hours 35 mins to go from Arnold to Thompson.