How far is Gainesville, GA from Dalton, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Dalton, GA is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Dalton.
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Start on Green Street
11 m · 4 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
105 m · 16 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Turn left onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1814 ft · 58 sec · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Continue on Green Street Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Green Street Northeast
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Continue on Thompson Bridge Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Price Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Price Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Price Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Price Road
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Turn sharp right onto Harmond Church Road
19.4 mi · 27 min · Harmond Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 52 East
52 m · 3 sec · Highway 52 East
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 52 East
18.2 mi · 25 min · Highway 52 East
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
67 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Industrial Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Continue on Tails Creek Road
16.1 mi · 22 min · Tails Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Highway 411
2.4 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 411
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Turn left
811 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Smyrna Ramhurst Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Smyrna Ramhurst Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smyrna Church Road
662 ft · 11 sec · Smyrna Church Road
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Turn right onto Spring Place Smyrna Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Spring Place Smyrna Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Road
102 m · 7 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on East Morris Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Morris Street
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Turn right onto South Pentz Street
137 m · 25 sec · South Pentz Street
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Turn left onto West Cuyler Street
100 m · 14 sec · West Cuyler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cuyler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Dalton.
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.
Harmond Church Road
Turn sharp right onto Harmond Church Road
19.4 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Dalton?
The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
East Ellijay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Gainesville and 45.5 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near East Ellijay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Ellijay.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 72.93 mi (117.37 km).
#1 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,853 |
| Coordinates | 34.7698000, -84.9702200 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-84.97022, 34.7698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.34 | $30.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.05 | $36.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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