Gainesville, Georgia to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

261.3 miles 420.6 km · straight line
326.7 miles estimated 525.8 km · driving distance
6h 34min estimated drive time
$31 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Lexington, Kentucky is 261.3 miles (420.6 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located N of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 326.7 miles, taking about 6h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Georgia and Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 34min $31 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 53min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 14min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients