How far is it from Los Gatos, CA, to Los Altos, CA, ?

The distance between Los Gatos, CA, and Los Altos, CA, is 15 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Los Gatos, CA, to Los Altos, CA, ?

The drive from Los Gatos, CA, to Los Altos, CA, takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Los Gatos, CA, to Los Altos, CA, ?

The fastest route from Los Gatos, CA, to Los Altos, CA, covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Los Altos, CA from Los Gatos, CA?

Los Altos, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Los Gatos, CA.

Are there charging stations between Los Gatos, CA and Los Altos, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Los Gatos, CA to Los Altos, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Almaden Plaza (350 kW); Almaden Plaza Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 664.

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Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Los Gatos, CA to Los Altos, CA takes about 25 min via CA 85. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 15 mi

1 Depart onto Shady View Lane 141 yd
2 Turn left onto Shannon Road 1 mi
3 Turn slightly right 45 yd
4 Turn slightly right onto Los Gatos Boulevard 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Los Gatos Boulevard 99 yd
6 Continue straight onto South Bascom Avenue 1 mi
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto West Valley Freeway 8 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Junipero Serra Freeway 1 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right 79 yd
14 Merge slightly left onto Foothill Expressway 3 mi
15 Turn right onto South Springer Road 1 mi
16 Arrive left onto South Springer Road

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The return trip from Los Altos, CA to Los Gatos, CA covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

664 chargers

ABB San JoseCCS, CHAdeMO · 3055 Orchard Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134350 kW
Almaden PlazaCCS · 4950 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Almaden Plaza Shopping CenterCCS, Tesla · 5353 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Almaden Ranch Marketplace (San Jose, CA)CCS · 5185 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA, 95118350 kW
Arcadia Coleman Landing (San Jose, CA)CCS · 760 Newhall Dr, San Jose, CA, 95110350 kW

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Los Altos, CA → Los Altos Hills, CA9 mi · 15 min Los Altos, CA → Mountain View, CA4 mi · 10 min Los Altos, CA → Santa Clara, CA10 mi · 20 min Los Altos, CA → Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)8 mi · 20 min Los Altos, CA → Palo Alto Airport (PAO)10 mi · 20 min Los Altos, CA → Palo Alto, CA6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Los Gatos, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState}?: The distance between Los Gatos, CA, {fromState} and Los Altos, CA, {toState} is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Los Gatos, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState}?: The drive from Los Gatos, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState} takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Los Gatos, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Los Gatos, CA, {fromState} to Los Altos, CA, {toState} covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Los Altos, CA from Los Gatos, CA?: Los Altos, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Los Gatos, CA.
Are there charging stations between Los Gatos, CA and Los Altos, CA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Los Gatos, CA to Los Altos, CA, including ABB San Jose (350 kW); Almaden Plaza (350 kW); Almaden Plaza Shopping Center (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 664.

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