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Distance from Arcata, CA to SEA Airport

Distance

567 mi

Time

11 hours 43 mins

Gas Cost

$53 - $103

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There are 463.28 miles from Arcata to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in north direction and 567 miles (912.50 kilometers) by car, following the I-5 route.

Arcata and SEA Airport are 11 hours 43 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Arcata, CA to SEA Airport. The halfway point is Springfield, OR.

Arcata, CA and SEA Airport are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 7:50 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 22.78 gallons of gas to cover the route between Arcata, CA and SEA Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Arcata to SEA Airport is $74.31.

During the route, an average car will release 446.31 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 SEA Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Arcata, CA and SEA Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 44.041393 and -123.023895, or 44º 2' 29.0148" N, 123º 1' 26.022" W. This location is 283.62 miles away from Arcata, CA and SEA Airport and it would take approximately 5 hours 51 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest city to the halfway point is Springfield, OR, situated 295 miles from Arcata, CA and 272 miles from SEA Airport. It would take 5 hours 8 mins to go from Arcata to Springfield and 4 hours 28 mins to go from SEA to Springfield.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Arcata, CA and SEA Airport is Eugene, OR, situated 299 miles from Arcata, CA and 272 miles from SEA Airport. It would take 5 hours 10 mins to go from Arcata to and 4 hours 28 mins to go from SEA to Eugene.