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

881.2 miles 1418.2 km · straight line
978.7 miles actual route 1575.1 km · driving distance
18h 8min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Gainesville, Florida?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Gainesville, Florida is 881.2 miles (1418.2 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Florida is located E of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 978.7 miles, taking about 18h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Gainesville, Florida in Florida.

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, Florida. 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, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 8min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 46min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~23h 34min $117–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Gainesville, Florida

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM