There are
2,104 mi
from Dubuque, IA to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Dubuque, Iowa to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Dubuque, IA to Arcata, CA) is 1,716.94 mi.
2,104 mi = 3,386.29 kms