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Distance from Independence, CA to Obrien, CA

Distance

457 mi

Time

9 hours 29 mins

Gas Cost

$70 - $135

There are 354.90 miles from Independence to Obrien in northwest direction and 457 miles (735.47 kilometers) by car, following the I-580 and US-395 route.

Independence and Obrien are 9 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Obrien, CA. The halfway point is Pacific House, CA.

Independence, CA and Obrien, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 1:21 pm.

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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 18.36 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Obrien, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Obrien is $97.94.

During the route, an average car will release 359.62 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 Obrien, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Obrien, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.758141 and -120.495132, or 38º 45' 29.3076" N, 120º 29' 42.4752" W. This location is 228.52 miles away from Independence, CA and Obrien, CA and it would take approximately 4 hours 44 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Pacific House, CA, situated 252 miles from Independence, CA and 238 miles from Obrien, CA. It would take 4 hours 23 mins to go from Independence to Pacific House and 3 hours 37 mins to go from Obrien to Pacific House.