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Distance from Independence, CA to Tustin, CA

Distance

248 mi

Time

4 hours 57 mins

Gas Cost

$38 - $74

There are 212.53 miles from Independence to Tustin in south direction and 248 miles (399.12 kilometers) by car, following the US-395 route.

Independence and Tustin are 4 hours 57 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Tustin, CA. The halfway point is Red Mountain, CA.

Independence, CA and Tustin, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 1:32 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

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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 9.96 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Tustin, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Tustin is $53.15.

During the route, an average car will release 195.16 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 Tustin, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Tustin, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.186275 and -117.570137, or 35º 11' 10.59" N, 117º 34' 12.4932" W. This location is 124.02 miles away from Independence, CA and Tustin, CA and it would take approximately 2 hours 28 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Red Mountain, CA, situated 111 miles from Independence, CA and 136 miles from Tustin, CA. It would take 1 hour 47 mins to go from Independence to Red Mountain and 2 hours 12 mins to go from Tustin to Red Mountain.