There are
1,031 mi
from Gainesville, FL to Elmhurst, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 19 hours 39 mins to go from Gainesville, Florida to Elmhurst, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to Elmhurst, IL) is 902.35 mi.
1,031 mi = 1.61 kms