There are
2,254 mi
from Evanston, IL to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 15 hours to go from Evanston, Illinois to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to Arcata, CA) is 1,872.07 mi.
2,254 mi = 3.22 kms