Livermore to Palo Alto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

26.4 miles 42.5 km · straight line
34.4 miles estimated 55.3 km · driving distance
41min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Livermore from Palo Alto?

The distance from Livermore to Palo Alto is 26.4 miles (42.5 km) as the crow flies. Palo Alto is located SW of Livermore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 34.4 miles, taking about 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Livermore and Palo Alto. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Livermore to Palo Alto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Livermore & Palo Alto

Quick Facts

Livermore
37.68°N, 121.77°W
America/Los_Angeles
150m elevation
Palo Alto
37.44°N, 122.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 942.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients