How far is Mountain View, CA from Loyola, CA?
The driving distance from Mountain View, CA to Loyola, CA is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Alameda County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain View and Loyola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View and Loyola.
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Start on Oak Street
154 m · 22 sec · Oak Street
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Turn slight left onto Martinez Avenue
4 m · 3 sec · Martinez Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
98 m · 15 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Palm Avenue
608 ft · 31 sec · Palm Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pacheco Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · Pacheco Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 680 South: San Jose
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31 mi · 36 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 237 West: Mountain View
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 11 min
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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 Mountain View and Loyola.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Donald D Doyle Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
31 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain View 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 Mountain View to Loyola?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 30.9 miles from Mountain View and 30.9 miles from Loyola.
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 16.4 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mountain View and Slight Chance Light Rain near Loyola.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton
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 Pleasanton.
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Livermore, CA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Loyola. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.12 km).
#1 Mountain View
A city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 80,030 |
| Coordinates | 38.0088100, -122.1174600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $13.22 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
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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