Gainesville, Georgia to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293.7 miles 472.7 km · straight line
393.8 miles actual route 633.7 km · driving distance
8h 15min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Louisville?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Louisville is 293.7 miles (472.7 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located NNW of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.8 miles, taking about 8h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Louisville in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 15min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 54min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 50min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Louisville

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM