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Distance from Independence, CA to Flat, KY

Distance

2,234 mi

Time

1 day 16 hours

Gas Cost

$208 - $405

There are 1,896.47 miles from Independence to Flat in east direction and 2,234 miles (3,595.27 kilometers) by car, following the I-70 route.

Independence and Flat are 1 day 16 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Flat, KY.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Flat, KY is 3 hours. The current time in Independence is 8:47 pm and the current time in Flat is 11:47 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Flat, KY? 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 89.74 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Flat, KY.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Flat is $292.72.

During the route, an average car will release 1,758.12 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 Flat, KY

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Flat, KY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.293939 and -102.278339, or 39º 17' 38.1804" N, 102º 16' 42.0204" W. This location is 1,117.22 miles away from Independence, CA and Flat, KY and it would take approximately 20 hours 9 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Burlington, CO, situated 1,150 miles from Independence, CA and 1,085 miles from Flat, KY. It would take 20 hours 46 mins to go from Independence to Burlington and 19 hours 38 mins to go from Flat to Burlington.