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Distance from Arcata, CA to MSP Airport

Distance

2,081 mi

Time

1 day 12 hours

Gas Cost

$194 - $377

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There are 1,577.20 miles from Arcata to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in east direction and 2,081 miles (3,349.04 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Arcata and MSP Airport are 1 day 12 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

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

Please note the time difference between Arcata, CA and MSP Airport is 2 hours. The current time in Arcata is 7:38 am and the current time in MSP Airport is 9:38 am.

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From $14

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From $18

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From $24

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 83.59 gallons of gas to cover the route between Arcata, CA and MSP Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Arcata to MSP Airport is $272.66.

During the route, an average car will release 1,637.64 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 MSP Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Arcata, CA and MSP Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.742321 and -107.857048, or 41º 44' 32.3556" N, 107º 51' 25.3728" W. This location is 1,040.66 miles away from Arcata, CA and MSP Airport and it would take approximately 18 hours 26 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Creston, WY, situated 1,114 miles from Arcata, CA and 1,043 miles from MSP Airport. It would take 16 hours 45 mins to go from Arcata to Creston and 14 hours 46 mins to go from MSP to Creston.