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Distance from Arcata, CA to DTW Airport

Distance

2,498 mi

Time

1 day 19 hours

Gas Cost

$233 - $453

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There are 2,088.13 miles from Arcata to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in east direction and 2,498 miles (4,020.14 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Arcata and DTW Airport are 1 day 19 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Arcata, CA to DTW Airport. The halfway point is Burns, WY.

Please note the time difference between Arcata, CA and DTW Airport is 3 hours. The current time in Arcata is 7:39 am and the current time in DTW Airport is 10:39 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 100.33 gallons of gas to cover the route between Arcata, CA and DTW Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Arcata to DTW Airport is $327.28.

During the route, an average car will release 1,965.66 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 DTW Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Arcata, CA and DTW Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.160801 and -104.375465, or 41º 9' 38.8836" N, 104º 22' 31.674" W. This location is 1,249.11 miles away from Arcata, CA and DTW Airport and it would take approximately 21 hours 56 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Burns, WY, situated 1,317 miles from Arcata, CA and 1,187 miles from DTW Airport. It would take 19 hours 31 mins to go from Arcata to Burns and 17 hours 17 mins to go from DTW to Burns.