How far is Dallas, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Dallas, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.57 mi
01h 39m
Flight
63.65 mi
102.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.65 mi
Kilometers
102.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.57 mi
Kilometers
128.06 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Mon, May 18, 9:40 AM EDT
Return by in Dallas
Mon, May 18, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-18T08:01
Arrive Gainesville
Mon, May 18, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Doraville
GA

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

From Dallas
38.7 mi
00h 49m
To Gainesville
40.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, May 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Griffin Street

    23 m · 5 sec · East Griffin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Memorial Drive

    1855 ft · 45 sec · East Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Merchants Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Merchants Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Macland Road

    12.1 mi · 19 min · Macland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Windy Hill Road Southwest

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Windy Hill Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cobb Parkway South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cobb Parkway South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 285 East

    2083 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 25%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 20%
Macland Road
12.1 mi · 15%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11.8 mi · 15%
Windy Hill Road Southwest
7.21 mi · 9%
Merchants Drive
2.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

19.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doraville
00h 49m from Dallas
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Dallas and 40.9 miles from Gainesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Doraville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Doraville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doraville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

15 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 63.65 mi (102.43 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

County seat of Paulding County, Georgia, United States

Population14,388
Coordinates33.9237100, -84.8407700
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: East Griffin Street (-84.840786, 33.923754)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.26
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.13 $22.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.45 $24.89
Premium $4.78 $13.43 $26.85
Diesel $5.62 $15.80 $31.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Gainesville. The current time is 08:01:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.