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Distance from Independence, CA to Jackson, WY

Distance

840 mi

Time

15 hours 36 mins

Gas Cost

$78 - $152

There are 605.43 miles from Independence to Jackson in northeast direction and 840 miles (1,351.85 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 BUS-and US-93 route.

Independence and Jackson are 15 hours 36 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Jackson, WY. The halfway point is Elko, NV.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Jackson, WY is 1 hour. The current time in Independence is 12:13 pm and the current time in Jackson is 1:13 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 33.72 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Jackson, WY.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Jackson is $110.

During the route, an average car will release 660.66 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 Jackson, WY

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Jackson, WY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 40.915936 and -115.680664, or 40º 54' 57.3696" N, 115º 40' 50.3904" W. This location is 419.83 miles away from Independence, CA and Jackson, WY and it would take approximately 7 hours 48 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Elko, NV, situated 434 miles from Independence, CA and 418 miles from Jackson, WY. It would take 7 hours 18 mins to go from Independence to Elko and 7 hours 39 mins to go from Jackson to Elko.