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

The distance between Fortuna, CA, and Arcata, CA, is 27 mi by road.

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

The drive from Fortuna, CA, to Arcata, CA, takes approximately 45 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Fortuna, CA, to Arcata, CA, covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Arcata, CA from Fortuna, CA?

Arcata, CA lies roughly to the north of Fortuna, CA.

Which roads does the route from Fortuna, CA to Arcata, CA follow?

The drive from Fortuna, CA to Arcata, CA mainly follows US 101.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Fortuna, 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: 38.

Fortuna, CA Arcata, CA

Distance: 27 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Fortuna, CA to Arcata, CA takes about 45 min via US 101. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 20 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 27 mi

1 Depart right onto 2nd Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn right onto South Fortuna Boulevard 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Newburg Road 1 mi
4 Turn sharp left onto 12th Street 167 yd
5 Take ramp right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left onto Redwood Highway 15 mi
7 Continue straight onto Broadway Street 3 mi
8 Turn right onto West 5th Street 2 mi

9 Continue straight onto Redwood Highway 7 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn straight onto Samoa Boulevard 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly right 72 yd
14 Exit roundabout slightly right 98 yd
15 Turn right 160 yd
16 Arrive right

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The return trip from Arcata, CA to Fortuna, CA covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Charging points along the way

38 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
Fortuna, CATesla · 735 South Fortuna Boulevard, Fortuna, CA, 95540200 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 → Eureka, CA9 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Fortuna, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Fortuna, CA, {fromState} and Arcata, CA, {toState} is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Fortuna, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Fortuna, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Fortuna, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Fortuna, CA, {fromState} to Arcata, CA, {toState} covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Arcata, CA from Fortuna, CA?: Arcata, CA lies roughly to the north of Fortuna, CA.
Which roads does the route from Fortuna, CA to Arcata, CA follow?: The drive from Fortuna, CA to Arcata, CA mainly follows US 101.
Are there charging stations between Fortuna, CA and Arcata, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Fortuna, 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: 38.

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