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Distance from Independence, CA to Bowman, CA

Distance

299 mi

Time

6 hours 35 mins

Gas Cost

$46 - $89

There are 214.35 miles from Independence to Bowman in northwest direction and 299 miles (481.19 kilometers) by car, following the US-50 route.

Independence and Bowman are 6 hours 35 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Bowman, CA. The halfway point is Bridgeport, CA.

Independence, CA and Bowman, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 11:25 am.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

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From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 12.02 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Bowman, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Bowman is $64.14.

During the route, an average car will release 235.51 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 Bowman, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Bowman, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.345230 and -119.448593, or 38º 20' 42.828" N, 119º 26' 54.9348" W. This location is 149.66 miles away from Independence, CA and Bowman, CA and it would take approximately 3 hours 17 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Bridgeport, CA, situated 132 miles from Independence, CA and 168 miles from Bowman, CA. It would take 2 hours 10 mins to go from Independence to Bridgeport and 3 hours 11 mins to go from Bowman to Bridgeport.