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Distance from Independence, CA to Spruce Pine, AL

Distance

2,021 mi

Time

1 day 11 hours

Gas Cost

$188 - $366

There are 1,712.79 miles from Independence to Spruce Pine in east direction and 2,021 miles (3,252.48 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route.

Independence and Spruce Pine are 1 day 11 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Spruce Pine, AL.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Spruce Pine, AL is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 9:14 pm and the current time in Spruce Pine is 11:14 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Spruce Pine, AL? 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 81.17 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Spruce Pine, AL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Spruce Pine is $264.77.

During the route, an average car will release 1,590.25 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 Spruce Pine, AL

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Spruce Pine, AL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.172284 and -103.640018, or 35º 10' 20.2224" N, 103º 38' 24.0648" W. This location is 1,010.55 miles away from Independence, CA and Spruce Pine, AL and it would take approximately 17 hours 38 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Tucumcari, NM, situated 1,017 miles from Independence, CA and 1,007 miles from Spruce Pine, AL. It would take 17 hours 48 mins to go from Independence to Tucumcari and 17 hours 33 mins to go from Spruce Pine to Tucumcari.