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Distance from Independence, CA to Capulin, CO

Distance

1,037 mi

Time

19 hours 4 mins

Gas Cost

$97 - $188

There are 667.07 miles from Independence to Capulin in east direction and 1,037 miles (1,668.89 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route.

Independence and Capulin are 19 hours 4 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Capulin, CO. The halfway point is Flagstaff, AZ.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Capulin, CO is 1 hour. The current time in Independence is 1:00 pm and the current time in Capulin is 2:00 pm.

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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 41.66 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Capulin, CO.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Capulin is $135.88.

During the route, an average car will release 816.11 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 Capulin, CO

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Capulin, CO or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.182507 and -111.707527, or 35º 10' 57.0252" N, 111º 42' 27.0972" W. This location is 518.61 miles away from Independence, CA and Capulin, CO and it would take approximately 9 hours 32 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest city to the halfway point is Flagstaff, AZ, situated 521 miles from Independence, CA and 516 miles from Capulin, CO. It would take 7 hours 40 mins to go from Independence to Flagstaff and 8 hours 18 mins to go from Capulin to Flagstaff.