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Distance from Independence, CA to Yreka, CA

Distance

498 mi

Time

10 hours 7 mins

Gas Cost

$76 - $148

There are 415.08 miles from Independence to Yreka in northwest direction and 498 miles (801.45 kilometers) by car, following the I-580 and US-395 route.

Independence and Yreka are 10 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Yreka, CA. The halfway point is Verdi, NV.

Independence, CA and Yreka, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 1:12 pm.

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From $14

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From $18

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 20 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Yreka, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Yreka is $106.71.

During the route, an average car will release 391.81 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 Yreka, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Yreka, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.658836 and -119.959038, or 39º 39' 31.8096" N, 119º 57' 32.5368" W. This location is 248.98 miles away from Independence, CA and Yreka, CA and it would take approximately 5 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 Verdi, NV, situated 257 miles from Independence, CA and 265 miles from Yreka, CA. It would take 4 hours 23 mins to go from Independence to Verdi and 5 hours 9 mins to go from Yreka to Verdi.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Independence, CA and Yreka, CA is Reno, NV, situated 246 miles from Independence, CA and 255 miles from Yreka, CA. It would take 4 hours 13 mins to go from Independence to and 4 hours 59 mins to go from Yreka to Reno.