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Distance from Independence, CA to Templeton, CA

Distance

298 mi

Time

5 hours 54 mins

Gas Cost

$45 - $88

There are 164.40 miles from Independence to Templeton in southwest direction and 298 miles (479.58 kilometers) by car, following the US-395 and US-6 Hist route.

Independence and Templeton are 5 hours 54 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Templeton, CA. The halfway point is Caliente, CA.

Independence, CA and Templeton, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 1:31 pm.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 11.98 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Templeton, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Templeton is $63.93.

During the route, an average car will release 234.74 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 Templeton, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Templeton, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.264061 and -118.643585, or 35º 15' 50.6196" N, 118º 38' 36.906" W. This location is 149.17 miles away from Independence, CA and Templeton, CA and it would take approximately 2 hours 57 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Caliente, CA, situated 162 miles from Independence, CA and 150 miles from Templeton, CA. It would take 2 hours 38 mins to go from Independence to Caliente and 2 hours 43 mins to go from Templeton to Caliente.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Independence, CA and Templeton, CA is Bakersfield, CA, situated 185 miles from Independence, CA and 121 miles from Templeton, CA. It would take 2 hours 58 mins to go from Independence to and 2 hours 16 mins to go from Templeton to Bakersfield.