How far is Gainesboro, TN from Whitleyville, TN?

The driving distance from Gainesboro, TN to Whitleyville, TN is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.61 mi
00h 11m
Flight
6.24 mi
10.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.24 mi
Kilometers
10.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.61 mi
Kilometers
12.24 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitleyville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:37 AM CST
Return by in Gainesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 7:48 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesboro
2026-11-06T07:26
Arrive Whitleyville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:37 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gainesboro
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Celina
TN

City in Tennessee

From Gainesboro
3.8 mi
00h 05m
To Whitleyville
3.8 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesboro and Whitleyville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesboro and Whitleyville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hull Avenue

    1086 ft · 23 sec · West Hull Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jennings Creek Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Jennings Creek Highway

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jennings Creek Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesboro and Whitleyville.

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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jennings Creek Highway
6.19 mi · 81%
North Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 16%
West Hull Avenue
0.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jennings Creek Highway

Turn left onto Jennings Creek Highway

6.19 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celina
00h 05m from Gainesboro
Leave By
8:08 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Gainesboro and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Whitleyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gainesboro to Whitleyville?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Celina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Gainesboro and 3.8 miles from Whitleyville.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $2.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Gainesboro and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Whitleyville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gainesboro and Whitleyville. Straight-line distance: 6.24 mi (10.05 km).

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#1 Gainesboro

Human settlement in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population951
Coordinates36.3556100, -85.6588700
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whitleyville

Whitleyville is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4453400, -85.6719200
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesboro (-85.65887, 36.35561)
End: Whitleyville (-85.67192, 36.44534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.00
Round trip
$2.00
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $1.00 $2.00
Mid-grade $4.17 $1.13 $2.25
Premium $4.57 $1.23 $2.47
Diesel $5.91 $1.60 $3.19

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 Tennessee · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesboro and Whitleyville. The current time is 07:26:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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