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Distance from Independence, CA to Baker, MN

Distance

1,710 mi

Time

1 day 6 hours

Gas Cost

$159 - $310

There are 1,302.55 miles from Independence to Baker in northeast direction and 1,710 miles (2,751.98 kilometers) by car, following the I-94 route.

Independence and Baker are 1 day 6 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Baker, MN.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Baker, MN is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 1:23 pm and the current time in Baker is 3:23 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Baker, MN? 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 68.67 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Baker, MN.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Baker is $224.01.

During the route, an average car will release 1,345.44 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 Baker, MN

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Baker, MN or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 45.654916 and -111.188221, or 45º 39' 17.6976" N, 111º 11' 17.5956" W. This location is 854.98 miles away from Independence, CA and Baker, MN and it would take approximately 15 hours 8 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Gallatin Gateway, MT, situated 934 miles from Independence, CA and 776 miles from Baker, MN. It would take 17 hours 13 mins to go from Independence to Gallatin Gateway and 13 hours 3 mins to go from Baker to Gallatin Gateway.