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Distance from Arcata, CA to Summit, AR

Distance

2,196 mi

Time

1 day 14 hours

Gas Cost

$205 - $398

There are 1,716.22 miles from Arcata to Summit in east direction and 2,196 miles (3,534.12 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

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

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

Please note the time difference between Arcata, CA and Summit, AR is 2 hours. The current time in Arcata is 6:06 pm and the current time in Summit is 8:06 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Arcata, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Arcata, CA to Summit, AR? Here there are some offers to rent a car in Arcata, CA

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 88.19 gallons of gas to cover the route between Arcata, CA and Summit, AR.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Arcata to Summit is $287.66.

During the route, an average car will release 1,727.74 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 Summit, AR

If you want to meet halfway between Arcata, CA and Summit, AR or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.659121 and -108.077726, or 41º 39' 32.8356" N, 108º 4' 39.8136" W. This location is 1,097.92 miles away from Arcata, CA and Summit, AR and it would take approximately 19 hours 25 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Red Desert, WY, situated 1,094 miles from Arcata, CA and 1,103 miles from Summit, AR. It would take 19 hours 12 mins to go from Arcata to Red Desert and 19 hours 40 mins to go from Summit to Red Desert.