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Distance from Independence, WV to Wendel, WV

Distance

21 mi

Time

46 minutes

Gas Cost

$2 - $4

There are 14.16 miles from Independence to Wendel in southwest direction and 21 miles (33.80 kilometers) by car, following the US-50 route.

Independence and Wendel are 46 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, WV to Wendel, WV. The halfway point is Thornton, WV.

Independence, WV and Wendel, WV are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 6:43 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 0.84 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, WV and Wendel, WV.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Wendel is $2.90.

During the route, an average car will release 16.38 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 $3.47 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 18, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Independence, WV and Wendel, WV

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, WV and Wendel, WV or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.342693 and -79.962906, or 39º 20' 33.6948" N, 79º 57' 46.4616" W. This location is 10.41 miles away from Independence, WV and Wendel, WV and it would take approximately 23 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Thornton, WV, situated 12 miles from Independence, WV and 14 miles from Wendel, WV. It would take 22 minutes to go from Independence to Thornton and 26 minutes to go from Wendel to Thornton.