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Distance from La Mesa, TX to Arcata, CA

Distance

1,736 mi

Time

1 day 7 hours

Gas Cost

$159 - $309

There are 1,342.08 miles from La Mesa to Arcata in northwest direction and 1,736 miles (2,793.82 kilometers) by car, following the I-40 route.

La Mesa and Arcata are 1 day 7 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from La Mesa, TX to Arcata, CA. The halfway point is Valentine, AZ.

Please note the time difference between La Mesa, TX and Arcata, CA is 2 hours. The current time in La Mesa is 3:46 pm and the current time in Arcata is 1:46 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in La Mesa, TX

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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 69.73 gallons of gas to cover the route between La Mesa, TX and Arcata, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from La Mesa to Arcata is $223.41.

During the route, an average car will release 1,366.13 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 $3.20 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 11, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between La Mesa, TX and Arcata, CA

If you want to meet halfway between La Mesa, TX and Arcata, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.210941 and -113.357689, or 35º 12' 39.3876" N, 113º 21' 27.6804" W. This location is 868.13 miles away from La Mesa, TX and Arcata, CA and it would take approximately 15 hours 48 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Valentine, AZ, situated 913 miles from La Mesa, TX and 923 miles from Arcata, CA. It would take 12 hours 49 mins to go from La Mesa to Valentine and 14 hours 21 mins to go from Arcata to Valentine.