To determine how far Stanford University is from you, the key factor is your current location. Stanford University is located in Stanford, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, near Palo Alto. Here are some reference distances from major nearby cities:

• From San Francisco: about 35 to 40 miles south, roughly a 45-minute to 1.5-hour drive depending on traffic

• From San Jose: about 20 to 24 miles north, approximately a 30-40 minute drive

• From other California cities: for example, about 317 miles from Los Angeles, 428 miles from San Diego, and 88 miles from Sacramento

If you provide your specific location, I can give you a more precise distance and estimated travel time to Stanford University.