Gainesville, Georgia to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Knoxville?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Knoxville is 115 miles (185.1 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located N of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 143.8 miles, taking about 2h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Knoxville 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 Knoxville. 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.