There are
1,436 mi
from Gainesville, FL to Mendota Heights, MN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 2 hours to go from Gainesville, Florida to Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to Mendota Heights, MN) is 1,206.25 mi.
1,436 mi = 1.61 kms