Driving from Toronto to Independence
Independence lies 1,351 km (840 mi) west of Toronto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 1,648 km (1,024 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Toronto | Independence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 117,255 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 319 m (1,047 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | M5A | 64050–64058 |
Clocks in Independence are 1 h behind Toronto right now, so a 18 h 19 min journey lands only 17 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Independence
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Toronto to Independence
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Staying in Independence
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Common questions
How far is Independence from Toronto?
1,351 km (840 mi) in a straight line, west of Toronto; by road roughly 1,648 km (1,024 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Independence by car?
About 18 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Independence?
Independence is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Independence?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.