Gainesville, Georgia to Gatlinburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

99.5 miles 160.1 km · straight line
124.3 miles estimated 200.1 km · driving distance
2h 30min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
10° N bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Gatlinburg?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Gatlinburg is 99.5 miles (160.1 km) as the crow flies. Gatlinburg is located N of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 124.3 miles, taking about 2h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Gatlinburg in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Georgia and Gatlinburg. 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 Gainesville, Georgia to Gatlinburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 30min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 0min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $15–$44* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Gatlinburg

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
Gatlinburg
35.71°N, 83.51°W
America/New_York
408m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 250.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients