How far is Evans, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Evans, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.94 mi
02h 35m
Flight
110.52 mi
177.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.52 mi
Kilometers
177.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.94 mi
Kilometers
213.95 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lexington
GA

City in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States

From Evans
66.1 mi
01h 17m
To Gainesville
66.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    42 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road

    75 m · 9 sec · Hereford Farm Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Belair Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Belair Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    21 mi · 22 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Thomson Road

    11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    42 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1552 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson

    980 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Athens Highway

    109 m · 6 sec · Athens Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    18.6 mi · 23 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · E. E. Butler Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    69 m · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    78 m · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Green Street

    45 m · 6 sec · Green Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
22.3 mi · 17%
Carl Sanders Highway
21 mi · 16%
Jefferson Road
12.4 mi · 9%
Thomson Road
11.3 mi · 8%
Washington Road
10.8 mi · 8%
North Belair Road
4.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 17m from Evans
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evans and Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Evans and 66.9 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evans and Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Gainesville

80 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

81 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

95 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

118 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 110.52 mi (177.86 km).

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#1 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Hereford Farm Road (-82.130707, 33.533544)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.76 L · about $18.58
Round trip
$37.15
9.38 gal · 35.52 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.58 $37.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.77 $41.54
Premium $4.78 $22.41 $44.82
Diesel $5.62 $26.38 $52.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Gainesville. The current time is 06:18:59.

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.