How far is Palo Alto, CA from Loyola, CA?
The driving distance from Palo Alto, CA to Loyola, CA is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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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.
City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palo Alto and Loyola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palo Alto and Loyola.
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Start on Middlefield Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Middlefield Road
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Turn right onto Oregon Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Oregon Expressway
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Continue on Page Mill Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Page Mill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: San Jose
2384 ft · 58 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 Magdalena Avenue
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Maria Lane
529 ft · 13 sec · Maria Lane
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Turn left onto Magdalena Avenue
1650 ft · 48 sec · Magdalena Avenue
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Turn right 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 Palo Alto 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.
Junipero Serra Freeway
Merge slight left onto Junipero Serra Freeway
3.68 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto to Loyola?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 4.8 miles from Palo Alto and 4.8 miles from Loyola.
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 3 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 7:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Palo Alto and Slight Chance Light Rain near Loyola.
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 Palo Alto and Loyola. Straight-line distance: 6.68 mi (10.75 km).
#1 Palo Alto
The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
| Population | 67,008 |
| Coordinates | 37.4418800, -122.1430200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
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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