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Distance from Independence, CA to Rufus, OR

Distance

884 mi

Time

16 hours 18 mins

Gas Cost

$82 - $160

There are 628.26 miles from Independence to Rufus in northwest direction and 884 miles (1,422.66 kilometers) by car, following the I-84 route.

Independence and Rufus are 16 hours 18 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Rufus, OR.

Independence, CA and Rufus, OR are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 4:06 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Rufus, OR? Here there are some offers to rent a car in Independence, CA

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 35.49 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Rufus, OR.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Rufus is $115.78.

During the route, an average car will release 695.37 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 Rufus, OR

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Rufus, OR or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 42.497673 and -117.882536, or 42º 29' 51.6228" N, 117º 52' 57.1296" W. This location is 441.88 miles away from Independence, CA and Rufus, OR and it would take approximately 8 hours 9 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.