How far is Gainesville, GA from Dalton, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Dalton, GA is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 01h 07m.
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.
City in Banks and Jackson Counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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
56 m · 5 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Continue on Athens Highway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway
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Continue straight
1109 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto I-85 North: Greenville
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 98: Commerce, Maysville
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Maysville Road
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Continue on Maysville Highway
2196 ft · 44 sec · Maysville Highway
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Continue on Maysville Road
1332 ft · 27 sec · Maysville Road
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Continue on North Elm Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto Ila Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road
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Continue on Minish Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Minish Road
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Continue on Danielsville Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Danielsville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward General Daniels Avenue North
54 m · 3 sec · General Daniels Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North
1.6 mi · 2 min · General Daniels Avenue North
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Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road
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Turn left
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
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.
Athens Highway
Continue on Athens Highway
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly 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 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Maysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Gainesville and 24.5 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Maysville
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 Maysville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 38.44 mi (61.86 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 | 33,368 |
| Coordinates | 34.1659400, -83.1704300 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-83.17043, 34.16594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
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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