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Distance from Independence, CA to Ballard, CA

Distance

306 mi

Time

6 hours 13 mins

Gas Cost

$47 - $91

There are 184.19 miles from Independence to Ballard in southwest direction and 306 miles (492.46 kilometers) by car, following the US-395 and US-6 Hist route.

Independence and Ballard are 6 hours 13 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Ballard, CA. The halfway point is Acton, CA.

Independence, CA and Ballard, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 11:26 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

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 12.27 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Ballard, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Ballard is $65.50.

During the route, an average car will release 240.48 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 $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Independence, CA and Ballard, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Ballard, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 34.502964 and -118.120178, or 34º 30' 10.6704" N, 118º 7' 12.6408" W. This location is 152.81 miles away from Independence, CA and Ballard, CA and it would take approximately 3 hours 6 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Acton, CA, situated 176 miles from Independence, CA and 149 miles from Ballard, CA. It would take 2 hours 52 mins to go from Independence to Acton and 2 hours 40 mins to go from Ballard to Acton.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Independence, CA and Ballard, CA is Glendale, CA, situated 220 miles from Independence, CA and 141 miles from Ballard, CA. It would take 3 hours 34 mins to go from Independence to and 2 hours 20 mins to go from Ballard to Glendale.