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Distance from Eureka, CA to Alpha, IA

Distance

2,083 mi

Time

1 day 12 hours

Gas Cost

$194 - $378

There are 1,648.51 miles from Eureka to Alpha in east direction and 2,083 miles (3,352.26 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Eureka and Alpha are 1 day 12 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Eureka, CA to Alpha, IA. The halfway point is Red Desert, WY.

Please note the time difference between Eureka, CA and Alpha, IA is 2 hours. The current time in Eureka is 3:47 am and the current time in Alpha is 5:47 am.

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From $14

Intermediate

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From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 83.66 gallons of gas to cover the route between Eureka, CA and Alpha, IA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Eureka to Alpha is $272.89.

During the route, an average car will release 1,639.04 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 Eureka, CA and Alpha, IA

If you want to meet halfway between Eureka, CA and Alpha, IA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.713364 and -108.157066, or 41º 42' 48.1104" N, 108º 9' 25.4376" W. This location is 1,041.55 miles away from Eureka, CA and Alpha, IA and it would take approximately 18 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 1,101 miles from Eureka, CA and 999 miles from Alpha, IA. It would take 16 hours 38 mins to go from Eureka to Red Desert and 14 hours 14 mins to go from Alpha to Red Desert.