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Distance from Independence, CA to MSP Airport

Distance

1,796 mi

Time

1 day 8 hours

Gas Cost

$167 - $325

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There are 1,412.62 miles from Independence to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in northeast direction and 1,796 miles (2,890.38 kilometers) by car, following the I-90 and US-14 route.

Independence and MSP Airport are 1 day 8 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to MSP Airport. The halfway point is Elk Mountain, WY.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and MSP Airport is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 7:38 am and the current time in MSP Airport is 9:38 am.

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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 72.12 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and MSP Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to MSP Airport is $235.25.

During the route, an average car will release 1,412.94 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 MSP Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and MSP Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.656162 and -106.318268, or 41º 39' 22.1832" N, 106º 19' 5.7648" W. This location is 897.87 miles away from Independence, CA and MSP Airport and it would take approximately 16 hours to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Elk Mountain, WY, situated 997 miles from Independence, CA and 971 miles from MSP Airport. It would take 14 hours 49 mins to go from Independence to Elk Mountain and 13 hours 50 mins to go from MSP to Elk Mountain.