How far is Loyola, CA from Mountain View, CA?

The driving distance from Loyola, CA to Mountain View, CA is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.64 mi
01h 10m
Flight
45.43 mi
73.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.43 mi
Kilometers
73.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.24 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain View
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM PDT
Return by in Loyola
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loyola
2026-04-18T22:32
Arrive Mountain View
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loyola
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Pleasanton
CA

A city in Alameda County, California.

From Loyola
31.1 mi
00h 35m
To Mountain View
35.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loyola and Mountain View.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairway Drive

    128 m · 19 sec · Fairway Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairway Drive

    143 m · 24 sec · Fairway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hillview Drive

    1016 ft · 36 sec · Hillview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Magdalena Avenue

    2555 ft · 1 min · Magdalena Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Springer Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Springer Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cuesta Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Cuesta Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grant Road

    2920 ft · 1 min · Grant Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1373 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Nimitz Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    3139 ft · 41 sec · Nimitz Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sacramento

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Sacramento

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacheco Boulevard, Arthur Road

    2118 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Pacheco Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Pacheco Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Palm Avenue

    608 ft · 27 sec · Palm Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    98 m · 20 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Martinez Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Martinez Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Oak Street

    154 m · 22 sec · Oak Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 680 North
37.8 mi · 57%
Grant Road
9.98 mi · 15%
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
3.93 mi · 6%
Nimitz Freeway
3.6 mi · 5%
Pacheco Boulevard
1.99 mi · 3%
Sacramento
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 680 North

Merge slight left

37.3 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
00h 35m from Loyola
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Loyola and Sunny near Mountain View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loyola to Mountain View?

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Loyola and 35.5 miles from Mountain View.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loyola and Sunny near Mountain View.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton.

RAIL

Pleasanton, CA

1 mi away
4950 Pleasanton Avenue
BUS

Dublin-Pleasanton, California

5 mi away
5801 Owens Drive
BUS

Livermore, California

13 mi away
2500 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Livermore, CA

14 mi away
575 South Vasco Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loyola and Mountain View. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.12 km).

Loyola

#1 Loyola

Unincorporated community in California

Population3,261
Coordinates37.3513300, -122.1005200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Mountain View

#2 Mountain View

A city in Santa Clara County, California.

Population80,030
Coordinates38.0088100, -122.1174600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairway Drive (-122.100575, 37.351314)
End: Oak Street (-122.117387, 38.008809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $13.56
Round trip
$27.11
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $13.56 $27.11
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.26 $28.51
Premium $6.24 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $7.57 $17.78 $35.56

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 Loyola and Mountain View. The current time is 22:32:23.

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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.