How far is it from Arcata, CA, to Blue Lake, CA, ?

The distance between Arcata, CA, and Blue Lake, CA, is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Arcata, CA, to Blue Lake, CA, ?

The drive from Arcata, CA, to Blue Lake, CA, takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Arcata, CA, to Blue Lake, CA, ?

The fastest route from Arcata, CA, to Blue Lake, CA, covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Blue Lake, CA from Arcata, CA?

Blue Lake, CA lies roughly to the east of Arcata, CA.

Are there charging stations between Arcata, CA and Blue Lake, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Arcata, CA to Blue Lake, CA, including Bayshore Mall (Eureka, CA) (350 kW); Bayshore Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

Arcata, CA Blue Lake, CA

Distance: 9 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Arcata, CA to Blue Lake, CA takes about 15 min via CA 299. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 9 mi

1 Depart left 113 yd
2 Turn left 47 yd
3 Turn left onto Union Street 97 yd
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Samoa Boulevard 13 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Samoa Boulevard 1 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 2 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Continue straight 6 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 53 yd
11 Continue straight 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right 135 yd
13 Continue straight onto Blue Lake Boulevard 136 yd
14 Enter roundabout straight onto Chartin Road 8 yd
15 Exit roundabout right onto Chartin Road 1 mi
16 Arrive left onto Chartin Road

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The return trip from Blue Lake, CA to Arcata, CA covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Charging points along the way

29 chargers

Bayshore Mall (Eureka, CA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 3300 Broadway Street, Eureka, CA, 95501350 kW
Bayshore Mall - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3300 Broadway St., Eureka, CA, 95501250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2525 4th St, Eureka, CA, 95501250 kW
Valley West Shopping Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5000 Valley W Blvd, Arcata, CA, 95521250 kW
EurekaCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 1912 Broadway St., Eureka, CA, 95501150 kW

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Blue Lake, CA → Murray Field (EKA)14 mi · 20 min Blue Lake, CA → Westhaven-Moonstone, CA18 mi · 25 min Blue Lake, CA → Eureka, CA17 mi · 25 min Blue Lake, CA → Trinidad, CA20 mi · 25 min Blue Lake, CA → California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV)14 mi · 20 min Blue Lake, CA → Kneeland Airport (NLN)28 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Arcata, CA, {fromState} to Blue Lake, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Arcata, CA, {fromState} and Blue Lake, CA, {toState} is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arcata, CA, {fromState} to Blue Lake, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Arcata, CA, {fromState} to Blue Lake, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Arcata, CA, {fromState} to Blue Lake, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Arcata, CA, {fromState} to Blue Lake, CA, {toState} covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Blue Lake, CA from Arcata, CA?: Blue Lake, CA lies roughly to the east of Arcata, CA.
Are there charging stations between Arcata, CA and Blue Lake, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Arcata, CA to Blue Lake, CA, including Bayshore Mall (Eureka, CA) (350 kW); Bayshore Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

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