How far is Loyola, CA from Palo Alto, CA?
The driving distance from Loyola, CA to Palo Alto, CA is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loyola and Palo Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loyola and Palo Alto.
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Start on Fairway Drive
128 m · 19 sec · Fairway Drive
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Continue on Fairway Drive
143 m · 24 sec · Fairway Drive
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Turn left onto Hillview Drive
1016 ft · 42 sec · Hillview Drive
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Turn left onto Magdalena Avenue
1037 ft · 25 sec · Magdalena Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 North: San Francisco
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Junipero Serra Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Page Mill Road, Palo Alto
2185 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Page Mill Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Page Mill Road
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Continue on Oregon Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Oregon Expressway
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Turn left onto Middlefield Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Middlefield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Middlefield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loyola and Palo Alto.
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.
Junipero Serra Freeway
Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
3.69 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Loyola and Chance Light Rain near Palo Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loyola to Palo Alto?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Los Altos Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Loyola and 4.7 miles from Palo Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Loyola and Chance Light Rain near Palo Alto.
Stop Ideas Near Los Altos Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Altos Hills.
Santa Clara – Great America station
Santa Clara station
San Jose Diridon station
Fremont station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loyola and Palo Alto. Straight-line distance: 6.68 mi (10.75 km).
#1 Loyola
Unincorporated community in California
| Population | 3,261 |
| Coordinates | 37.3513300, -122.1005200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 67,008 |
| Coordinates | 37.4418800, -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlefield Road (-122.14292, 37.441976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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