How far is Cupertino, CA from Loyola, CA?

The driving distance from Cupertino, CA to Loyola, CA is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.1 mi
00h 09m
Flight
4.23 mi
6.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.23 mi
Kilometers
6.81 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.1 mi
Kilometers
9.82 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loyola
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM PDT
Return by in Cupertino
Sun, Apr 19, 12:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cupertino
2026-04-19T00:13
Arrive Loyola
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cupertino
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sunnyvale
CA

The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.

From Cupertino
3 mi
00h 04m
To Loyola
3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cupertino and Loyola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cupertino and Loyola.

  1. 1

    Start on North De Anza Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · North De Anza Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 280 North: San Francisco

    1117 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Junipero Serra Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Magdalena Avenue

    1001 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Magdalena Avenue

    1222 ft · 34 sec · Magdalena Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hillview Drive

    1016 ft · 38 sec · Hillview Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairway Drive

    143 m · 24 sec · Fairway Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Fairway Drive

    128 m · 18 sec · Fairway Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cupertino and Loyola.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
147.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junipero Serra Freeway
4.28 mi · 70%
North De Anza Boulevard
0.83 mi · 14%
Magdalena Avenue
0.42 mi · 7%
I 280 North
0.21 mi · 3%
Hillview Drive
0.19 mi · 3%
Fairway Drive
0.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Junipero Serra Freeway

Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway

4.28 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunnyvale
00h 04m from Cupertino
Leave By
8:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Cupertino and Slight Chance Light Rain near Loyola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cupertino to Loyola?

The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sunnyvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Cupertino and 3 miles from Loyola.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cupertino and Slight Chance Light Rain near Loyola.

Stop Ideas Near Sunnyvale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sunnyvale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunnyvale.

RAIL

Santa Clara – Great America station

8 mi away
5099 Stars & Stripes Dr.
BUS

Santa Clara station

9 mi away
1001 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

San Jose Diridon station

13 mi away
65 Cahill Street
RAIL

Fremont station

21 mi away
37260 Fremont Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cupertino and Loyola. Straight-line distance: 4.23 mi (6.81 km).

Cupertino

#1 Cupertino

The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.

Population58,598
Coordinates37.3230000, -122.0321800
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Loyola

#2 Loyola

Unincorporated community in California

Population3,261
Coordinates37.3513300, -122.1005200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Cupertino (-122.03218, 37.323)
End: Loyola (-122.10052, 37.35133)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.82 L · about $1.27
Round trip
$2.54
0.44 gal · 1.64 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $1.27 $2.54
Mid-grade $6.07 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $6.24 $1.37 $2.75
Diesel $7.57 $1.66 $3.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cupertino and Loyola. The current time is 00:13:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.