Gainesville, Georgia to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.3 miles 576.6 km · straight line
436.5 miles actual route 702.4 km · driving distance
8h 6min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Memphis?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Memphis is 358.3 miles (576.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located W of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.5 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 6min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 43min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 42min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Memphis

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM