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Distance from Independence, CA to PHX Airport

Distance

530 mi

Time

9 hours 51 mins

Gas Cost

$49 - $96

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There are 420 miles from Independence to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in southeast direction and 530 miles (852.95 kilometers) by car, following the I-10 route.

Independence and PHX Airport are 9 hours 51 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to PHX Airport. The halfway point is Indio, CA.

Independence, CA and PHX Airport are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 9:11 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 21.29 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and PHX Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to PHX Airport is $69.45.

During the route, an average car will release 417.14 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 PHX Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and PHX Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 33.717224 and -116.192268, or 33º 43' 2.0064" N, 116º 11' 32.1648" W. This location is 265.08 miles away from Independence, CA and PHX Airport and it would take approximately 4 hours 55 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest city to the halfway point is Indio, CA, situated 281 miles from Independence, CA and 251 miles from PHX Airport. It would take 4 hours 30 mins to go from Independence to Indio and 3 hours 36 mins to go from PHX to Indio.