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Distance from Independence, CA to Cologne, MN

Distance

1,767 mi

Time

1 day 7 hours

Gas Cost

$165 - $320

There are 1,384.12 miles from Independence to Cologne in northeast direction and 1,767 miles (2,843.71 kilometers) by car, following the I-90 and US-14 route.

Independence and Cologne are 1 day 7 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

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

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Cologne, MN is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 1:27 pm and the current time in Cologne is 3:27 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Cologne, 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 70.97 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Cologne, MN.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Cologne is $231.50.

During the route, an average car will release 1,390.40 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 Cologne, MN

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Cologne, MN or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 42.466584 and -107.165563, or 42º 27' 59.7024" N, 107º 9' 56.0268" W. This location is 883.55 miles away from Independence, CA and Cologne, MN and it would take approximately 15 hours 44 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Muddy Gap, WY, situated 899 miles from Independence, CA and 869 miles from Cologne, MN. It would take 15 hours 59 mins to go from Independence to Muddy Gap and 15 hours 29 mins to go from Cologne to Muddy Gap.