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Distance from Independence, CA to Waterloo, NY

Distance

2,586 mi

Time

1 day 22 hours

Gas Cost

$241 - $469

There are 2,209.87 miles from Independence to Waterloo in east direction and 2,586 miles (4,161.76 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Independence and Waterloo are 1 day 22 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Waterloo, NY.

Please note the time difference between Independence, CA and Waterloo, NY is 3 hours. The current time in Independence is 5:24 pm and the current time in Waterloo is 8:24 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Waterloo, NY? 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 103.85 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Waterloo, NY.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Waterloo is $338.77.

During the route, an average car will release 2,034.71 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 Waterloo, NY

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Waterloo, NY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 40.690795 and -98.930164, or 40º 41' 26.862" N, 98º 55' 48.5904" W. This location is 1,292.98 miles away from Independence, CA and Waterloo, NY and it would take approximately 23 hours 8 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Gibbon, NE, situated 1,332 miles from Independence, CA and 1,261 miles from Waterloo, NY. It would take 23 hours 5 mins to go from Independence to Gibbon and 23 hours 25 mins to go from Waterloo to Gibbon.