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Distance from Independence, CA to Sparta, MO

Distance

1,690 mi

Time

1 day 5 hours

Gas Cost

$158 - $306

There are 1,383.84 miles from Independence to Sparta in east direction and 1,690 miles (2,719.79 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route.

Independence and Sparta are 1 day 5 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Sparta, MO.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Sparta, MO is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 6:33 pm and the current time in Sparta is 8:33 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Sparta, MO? 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 67.88 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Sparta, MO.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Sparta is $221.42.

During the route, an average car will release 1,329.85 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 Sparta, MO

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Sparta, MO or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.083887 and -106.382836, or 35º 5' 1.9932" N, 106º 22' 58.2096" W. This location is 845.07 miles away from Independence, CA and Sparta, MO and it would take approximately 14 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 Tijeras, NM, situated 858 miles from Independence, CA and 832 miles from Sparta, MO. It would take 15 hours 7 mins to go from Independence to Tijeras and 14 hours 22 mins to go from Sparta to Tijeras.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Independence, CA and Sparta, MO is Albuquerque, NM, situated 846 miles from Independence, CA and 846 miles from Sparta, MO. It would take 14 hours 55 mins to go from Independence to Albuquerque and 14 hours 40 mins to go from Sparta to Albuquerque.