Dallas, Texas to Gainesville, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

754 miles 1213.4 km · straight line
838.2 miles actual route 1348.9 km · driving distance
15h 11min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Gainesville, Georgia?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Gainesville, Georgia is 754 miles (1213.4 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Georgia is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 838.2 miles, taking about 15h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas and Gainesville, Georgia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Gainesville, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 11min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 13min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~19h 44min $101–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Gainesville, Georgia

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM