There are
2,241 mi
from Mcallen, TX to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 15 hours to go from Mcallen, Texas to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Mcallen, TX to Arcata, CA) is 1,789.84 mi.
2,241 mi = 3,606.37 kms