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Distance from Independence, CA to Arvin, CA

Distance

173 mi

Time

3 hours 27 mins

Gas Cost

$26 - $51

There are 116.13 miles from Independence to Arvin in southwest direction and 173 miles (278.42 kilometers) by car, following the US-395 and US-6 Hist route.

Independence and Arvin are 3 hours 27 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Arvin, CA. The halfway point is Inyokern, CA.

Independence, CA and Arvin, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 7:46 am.

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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 6.96 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Arvin, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Arvin is $37.12.

During the route, an average car will release 136.29 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 Arvin, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Arvin, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.578331 and -117.913727, or 35º 34' 41.9916" N, 117º 54' 49.4172" W. This location is 86.61 miles away from Independence, CA and Arvin, CA and it would take approximately 1 hour 43 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Inyokern, CA, situated 86 miles from Independence, CA and 92 miles from Arvin, CA. It would take 1 hour 24 mins to go from Independence to Inyokern and 1 hour 31 mins to go from Arvin to Inyokern.