There are
3,093 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 8 hours to go from Lakeland, Florida to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Arcata, CA) is 2,530.51 mi.
3,093 mi = 4,978.35 kms