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Distance from Independence, CA to Hilmar, CA

Distance

264 mi

Time

6 hours 22 mins

Gas Cost

$40 - $78

There are 151.82 miles from Independence to Hilmar in northwest direction and 264 miles (424.87 kilometers) by car, following the CA 120 route.

Independence and Hilmar are 6 hours 22 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Hilmar, CA. The halfway point is Bridgeport, CA.

Independence, CA and Hilmar, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 1:32 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

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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 10.60 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Hilmar, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Hilmar is $56.57.

During the route, an average car will release 207.69 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 $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Independence, CA and Hilmar, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Hilmar, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.349995 and -119.366013, or 38º 20' 59.982" N, 119º 21' 57.6468" W. This location is 131.98 miles away from Independence, CA and Hilmar, CA and it would take approximately 3 hours 11 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Bridgeport, CA, situated 132 miles from Independence, CA and 155 miles from Hilmar, CA. It would take 2 hours 10 mins to go from Independence to Bridgeport and 3 hours 16 mins to go from Hilmar to Bridgeport.