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Distance from Independence, CA to Hamlin, KY

Distance

2,023 mi

Time

1 day 11 hours

Gas Cost

$189 - $367

There are 1,661.83 miles from Independence to Hamlin in east direction and 2,023 miles (3,255.70 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route.

Independence and Hamlin are 1 day 11 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

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

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Hamlin, KY is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 12:03 pm and the current time in Hamlin is 2:03 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Hamlin, 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 81.23 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Hamlin, KY.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Hamlin is $264.98.

During the route, an average car will release 1,591.52 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 Hamlin, KY

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Hamlin, KY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.172309 and -103.634316, or 35º 10' 20.3124" N, 103º 38' 3.5376" W. This location is 1,011.36 miles away from Independence, CA and Hamlin, KY and it would take approximately 17 hours 45 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Tucumcari, NM, situated 1,017 miles from Independence, CA and 1,008 miles from Hamlin, KY. It would take 17 hours 48 mins to go from Independence to Tucumcari and 17 hours 47 mins to go from Hamlin to Tucumcari.