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Distance from Itasca, IL to Independence, WI

Distance

287 mi

Time

5 hours 31 mins

Gas Cost

$27 - $52

There are 238.01 miles from Itasca to Independence in northwest direction and 287 miles (461.88 kilometers) by car, following the I-90 route.

Itasca and Independence are 5 hours 31 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Itasca, IL to Independence, WI. The halfway point is Poynette, WI.

Itasca, IL and Independence, WI are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 1:51 pm.

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 11.53 gallons of gas to cover the route between Itasca, IL and Independence, WI.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Itasca to Independence is $37.63.

During the route, an average car will release 225.98 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 Itasca, IL and Independence, WI

If you want to meet halfway between Itasca, IL and Independence, WI or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 43.377232 and -89.463257, or 43º 22' 38.0352" N, 89º 27' 47.7252" W. This location is 143.60 miles away from Itasca, IL and Independence, WI and it would take approximately 2 hours 45 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Poynette, WI, situated 151 miles from Itasca, IL and 142 miles from Independence, WI. It would take 2 hours 30 mins to go from Itasca to Poynette and 2 hours 17 mins to go from Independence to Poynette.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Itasca, IL and Independence, WI is Madison, WI, situated 131 miles from Itasca, IL and 165 miles from Independence, WI. It would take 2 hours 12 mins to go from Itasca to and 2 hours 42 mins to go from Independence to Madison.