Driving from Phoenix to Independence
Independence lies 1,699 km (1,056 mi) north-east of Phoenix, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 2,073 km (1,288 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Phoenix | Independence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 117,255 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 64050–64058 |
Clocks in Independence are 2 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 23 h 2 min journey lands 25 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Independence from Phoenix?
1,699 km (1,056 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Phoenix; by road roughly 2,073 km (1,288 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Independence by car?
About 23 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Independence?
Independence is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Phoenix).
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.