How far is it from Eureka, CA, to Arcata, CA, ?

The distance between Eureka, CA, and Arcata, CA, is 8 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Eureka, CA, to Arcata, CA, ?

The fastest route from Eureka, CA, to Arcata, CA, covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Arcata, CA from Eureka, CA?

Arcata, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Eureka, CA.

Are there charging stations between Eureka, CA and Arcata, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Eureka, CA to Arcata, 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.

Eureka, CA Arcata, CA

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Eureka, CA to Arcata, CA takes about 15 min via US 101. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 8 mi

1 Depart right onto 15th Street 111 yd
2 Turn right onto 14th Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto West Avenue 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto V Street 68 yd
5 Turn right onto Redwood Highway 7 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto Samoa Boulevard 1 mi

9 Enter roundabout slightly right 72 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly right 98 yd
11 Turn right 160 yd
12 Arrive right

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The return trip from Arcata, CA to Eureka, CA covers roughly the same distance, 8 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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Arcata, CA → Blue Lake, CA9 mi · 15 min Arcata, CA → Trinidad, CA16 mi · 25 min Arcata, CA → Westhaven-Moonstone, CA15 mi · 25 min Arcata, CA → Ferndale, CA28 mi · 50 min Arcata, CA → Murray Field (EKA)6 mi · 15 min Arcata, CA → California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV)11 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Eureka, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Eureka, CA, {fromState} and Arcata, CA, {toState} is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Eureka, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Eureka, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState} takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Eureka, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Eureka, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState} covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Arcata, CA from Eureka, CA?: Arcata, CA lies roughly to the north-east of Eureka, CA.
Are there charging stations between Eureka, CA and Arcata, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Eureka, CA to Arcata, 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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