Big Bend to Gainesville, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

470.4 miles 757 km · straight line
564.5 miles estimated 908.4 km · driving distance
11h 21min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Gainesville, Texas?

The distance from Big Bend to Gainesville, Texas is 470.4 miles (757 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Texas is located NE of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 564.5 miles, taking about 11h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend and Gainesville, Texas. 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 Big Bend to Gainesville, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 21min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 37min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 47min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Gainesville, Texas

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m elevation
Gainesville, Texas
33.63°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
229m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients