How far is Central Point, OR from Independence, OR?
The driving distance from Central Point, OR to Independence, OR is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Point and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Point and Independence.
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Start on Manzanita Street
64 m · 11 sec · Manzanita Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
762 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
554 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Front Street
1313 ft · 28 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Rogue Valley Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rogue Valley Highway
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Continue on Rouge Valley Highway
728 ft · 13 sec · Rouge Valley Highway
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Take the ramp left toward Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
207.7 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
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Take the exit slight right toward Ankeny Hill
998 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
1497 ft · 32 sec · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Keep slight right to continue on Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
45 m · 3 sec · Ankeny Hill Road Southeast
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Continue on Buena Vista Road South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Buena Vista Road South
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Turn right onto Sidney Road South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sidney Road South
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Continue on Riverside Road South
5.5 mi · 10 min · Riverside Road South
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Turn right
119 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto River Road South
2595 ft · 46 sec · River Road South
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1979 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Monmouth Street
571 ft · 12 sec · Monmouth Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Point and Independence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
Take the ramp left toward Rouge Valley Highway #63 - Roadway #2
208 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Central Point and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Point to Independence?
The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from Central Point and 111.5 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.91 one way or $77.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Central Point and Mostly Sunny near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
University of Oregon
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Reedsport, Oregon
Eugene, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Point and Independence. Straight-line distance: 171.56 mi (276.1 km).
#1 Central Point
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 19,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.3759600, -122.9164300 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,871 |
| Coordinates | 44.8512300, -123.1867700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-123.18677, 44.85123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $38.91 | $77.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $41.96 | $83.91 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $43.75 | $87.50 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $50.04 | $100.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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