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Distance from Independence, CA to DEN Airport

Distance

1,008 mi

Time

18 hours 24 mins

Gas Cost

$94 - $183

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There are 762 miles from Independence to Denver International Airport (DEN) in northeast direction and 1,008 miles (1,622.22 kilometers) by car, following the I-70 route.

Independence and DEN Airport are 18 hours 24 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to DEN Airport. The halfway point is Central Valley, UT.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and DEN Airport is 1 hour. The current time in Independence is 10:32 am and the current time in DEN Airport is 11:32 am.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 40.50 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and DEN Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to DEN Airport is $132.11.

During the route, an average car will release 793.44 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 DEN Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and DEN Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.725765 and -112.107712, or 38º 43' 32.754" N, 112º 6' 27.7632" W. This location is 504.20 miles away from Independence, CA and DEN Airport and it would take approximately 9 hours 12 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Central Valley, UT, situated 525 miles from Independence, CA and 498 miles from DEN Airport. It would take 8 hours 49 mins to go from Independence to Central Valley and 7 hours 51 mins to go from DEN to Central Valley.