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Distance from Arcata, CA to Compton, AR

Distance

2,182 mi

Time

1 day 14 hours

Gas Cost

$203 - $395

There are 1,688.03 miles from Arcata to Compton in east direction and 2,182 miles (3,511.59 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Arcata and Compton are 1 day 14 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Arcata, CA to Compton, AR.

Please note the time difference between Arcata, CA and Compton, AR is 2 hours. The current time in Arcata is 6:50 pm and the current time in Compton is 8:50 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 87.64 gallons of gas to cover the route between Arcata, CA and Compton, AR.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Arcata to Compton is $285.87.

During the route, an average car will release 1,716.99 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 Arcata, CA and Compton, AR

If you want to meet halfway between Arcata, CA and Compton, AR or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.640976 and -108.201951, or 41º 38' 27.5136" N, 108º 12' 7.0236" W. This location is 1,091.08 miles away from Arcata, CA and Compton, AR and it would take approximately 19 hours 20 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Tipton, WY, situated 1,086 miles from Arcata, CA and 1,096 miles from Compton, AR. It would take 19 hours 5 mins to go from Arcata to Tipton and 19 hours 37 mins to go from Compton to Tipton.