How far is Gainesville, GA from Evans, GA?

The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Evans, GA is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
132.79 mi
02h 48m
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
132.79 mi
Kilometers
213.7 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-23T07:40
Arrive Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
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 Gainesville
66.4 mi
01h 24m
To Evans
66.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

    56 m · 5 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway

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

  4. 4

    Continue on Athens Highway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    2574 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

    1027 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Oconee Street

    643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Highway

    1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Athens Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Washington Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lexington Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    21 mi · 23 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 383

    1688 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Belair Road

    4 mi · 7 min · South Belair Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road

    75 m · 6 sec · Hereford Farm Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    42 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Athens Highway
35.6 mi · 27%
Lexington Road
23.3 mi · 18%
Carl Sanders Highway
21 mi · 16%
Washington Road
9.32 mi · 7%
Athens Road
8.39 mi · 6%
South Belair Road
4.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 24m from Gainesville
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Evans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 66.4 miles from Gainesville and 66.4 miles from Evans.

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 22.3 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 12:52 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 Gainesville and Sunny near Evans.

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 Gainesville and Evans. Straight-line distance: 110.52 mi (177.86 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
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#2 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-83.82407, 34.29788)
End: Evans (-82.13067, 33.53375)

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
17.74 L · about $18.58
Round trip
$37.15
9.38 gal · 35.48 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Gainesville and Evans. The current time is 07:40:33.

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.