How far is Milpitas, CA from Loyola, CA?
The driving distance from Milpitas, CA to Loyola, CA is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milpitas and Loyola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milpitas and Loyola.
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Start on Serra Way
1143 ft · 31 sec · Serra Way
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Turn left onto West Calaveras Boulevard
9.8 mi · 13 min · West Calaveras Boulevard
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Continue on Grant Road
2906 ft · 1 min · Grant Road
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Turn right onto Cuesta Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Cuesta Drive
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Turn sharp left onto South Springer Road
1.6 km · 3 min · South Springer Road
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Continue on Magdalena Avenue
2609 ft · 1 min · Magdalena Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillview Drive
1016 ft · 38 sec · Hillview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairway Drive
143 m · 24 sec · Fairway Drive
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Continue on Fairway Drive
128 m · 18 sec · Fairway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milpitas and Loyola.
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.
West Calaveras Boulevard
Turn left onto West Calaveras Boulevard
9.75 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Milpitas 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 Milpitas to Loyola?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.6 miles from Milpitas and 6.7 miles from Loyola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Milpitas 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunnyvale.
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 Milpitas and Loyola. Straight-line distance: 11.9 mi (19.15 km).
#1 Milpitas
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 75,867 |
| Coordinates | 37.4282700, -121.9066200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loyola
Unincorporated community in California
| Population | 3,261 |
| Coordinates | 37.3513300, -122.1005200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loyola (-122.10052, 37.35133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
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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