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Distance from Arcata, CA to Whitethorn, CA

Distance

90 mi

Time

2 hours 8 mins

Gas Cost

$14 - $27

There are 58.70 miles from Arcata to Whitethorn in south direction and 90 miles (144.84 kilometers) by car, following the US-101 route.

Arcata and Whitethorn are 2 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Arcata, CA to Whitethorn, CA. The halfway point is Redcrest, CA.

Arcata, CA and Whitethorn, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 1:34 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Arcata, CA

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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 3.60 gallons of gas to cover the route between Arcata, CA and Whitethorn, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Arcata to Whitethorn is $19.20.

During the route, an average car will release 70.50 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 $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Arcata, CA and Whitethorn, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Arcata, CA and Whitethorn, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 40.429539 and -123.984505, or 40º 25' 46.3404" N, 123º 59' 4.218" W. This location is 44.80 miles away from Arcata, CA and Whitethorn, CA and it would take approximately 1 hour 4 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Redcrest, CA, situated 47 miles from Arcata, CA and 43 miles from Whitethorn, CA. It would take 51 minutes to go from Arcata to Redcrest and 56 minutes to go from Whitethorn to Redcrest.