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Distance from Ruma, IL to Alturas, CA

Distance

2,042 mi

Time

1 day 11 hours

Gas Cost

$190 - $370

There are 1,628.96 miles from Ruma to Alturas in west direction and 2,042 miles (3,286.28 kilometers) by car, following the I-80 route.

Ruma and Alturas are 1 day 11 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Ruma, IL to Alturas, CA. The halfway point is Arlington, WY.

Please note the time difference between Ruma, IL and Alturas, CA is 2 hours. The current time in Ruma is 2:00 pm and the current time in Alturas is 12:00 pm.

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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 82.02 gallons of gas to cover the route between Ruma, IL and Alturas, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruma to Alturas is $267.55.

During the route, an average car will release 1,606.96 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 Ruma, IL and Alturas, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Ruma, IL and Alturas, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.534199 and -106.075027, or 41º 32' 3.1164" N, 106º 4' 30.0972" W. This location is 1,021.17 miles away from Ruma, IL and Alturas, CA and it would take approximately 17 hours 42 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Arlington, WY, situated 1,007 miles from Ruma, IL and 1,033 miles from Alturas, CA. It would take 14 hours 41 mins to go from Ruma to Arlington and 14 hours 34 mins to go from Alturas to Arlington.