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Distance from Independence, CA to Waldo, WI

Distance

2,021 mi

Time

1 day 12 hours

Gas Cost

$188 - $366

There are 1,654.27 miles from Independence to Waldo in northeast direction and 2,021 miles (3,252.48 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Independence and Waldo are 1 day 12 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Waldo, WI.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Waldo, WI is 2 hours. The current time in Independence is 11:04 pm (Mar 12) and the current time in Waldo is 1:04 am (Mar 13).

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Waldo, WI? 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 Waldo, WI.

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

During the route, an average car will release 1,590.27 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 Waldo, WI

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Waldo, WI or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.154316 and -104.211373, or 41º 9' 15.5376" N, 104º 12' 40.9428" W. This location is 1,010.56 miles away from Independence, CA and Waldo, WI and it would take approximately 18 hours 2 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Egbert, WY, situated 1,034 miles from Independence, CA and 989 miles from Waldo, WI. It would take 18 hours 7 mins to go from Independence to Egbert and 18 hours 4 mins to go from Waldo to Egbert.