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Distance from Independence, CA to Downing, WI

Distance

1,857 mi

Time

1 day 9 hours

Gas Cost

$173 - $337

There are 1,467.03 miles from Independence to Downing in northeast direction and 1,857 miles (2,988.55 kilometers) by car, following the I-90 and US-14 route.

Independence and Downing are 1 day 9 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Downing, WI.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Downing, WI is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 1:33 pm and the current time in Downing is 3:33 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Downing, WI? 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 74.59 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Downing, WI.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Downing is $243.31.

During the route, an average car will release 1,461.38 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 Downing, WI

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Downing, WI or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 42.802562 and -106.460114, or 42º 48' 9.2232" N, 106º 27' 36.4104" W. This location is 928.65 miles away from Independence, CA and Downing, WI and it would take approximately 16 hours 36 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Mills, WY, situated 970 miles from Independence, CA and 886 miles from Downing, WI. It would take 17 hours 23 mins to go from Independence to Mills and 15 hours 52 mins to go from Downing to Mills.