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Distance from Independence, CA to Van Nuys, CA

Distance

211 mi

Time

4 hours 7 mins

Gas Cost

$32 - $63

There are 181.08 miles from Independence to Van Nuys in south direction and 211 miles (339.57 kilometers) by car, following the US-395 and US-6 Hist route.

Independence and Van Nuys are 4 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Van Nuys, CA. The halfway point is Cantil, CA.

Independence, CA and Van Nuys, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 8:32 pm.

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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 8.48 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Van Nuys, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Van Nuys is $45.24.

During the route, an average car will release 166.09 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 Van Nuys, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Van Nuys, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.344368 and -117.980621, or 35º 20' 39.7248" N, 117º 58' 50.2356" W. This location is 105.55 miles away from Independence, CA and Van Nuys, CA and it would take approximately 2 hours 3 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Cantil, CA, situated 112 miles from Independence, CA and 105 miles from Van Nuys, CA. It would take 1 hour 49 mins to go from Independence to Cantil and 1 hour 48 mins to go from Van Nuys to Cantil.