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Distance from Independence, CA to Thermal, CA

Distance

289 mi

Time

5 hours 38 mins

Gas Cost

$44 - $86

There are 247.44 miles from Independence to Thermal in southeast direction and 289 miles (465.10 kilometers) by car, following the US-395 route.

Independence and Thermal are 5 hours 38 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Thermal, CA. The halfway point is Helendale, CA.

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

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Thermal, CA? 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 11.61 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Thermal, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Thermal is $61.95.

During the route, an average car will release 227.48 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 Thermal, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Thermal, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 34.825867 and -117.474686, or 34º 49' 33.1212" N, 117º 28' 28.8696" W. This location is 144.55 miles away from Independence, CA and Thermal, CA and it would take approximately 2 hours 49 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Helendale, CA, situated 164 miles from Independence, CA and 137 miles from Thermal, CA. It would take 2 hours 51 mins to go from Independence to Helendale and 2 hours 17 mins to go from Thermal to Helendale.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Independence, CA and Thermal, CA is Victorville, CA, situated 175 miles from Independence, CA and 122 miles from Thermal, CA. It would take 2 hours 49 mins to go from Independence to and 1 hour 52 mins to go from Thermal to Victorville.