There are
1,424 mi
from Gainesville, FL to Oakdale, MN
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 2 hours to go from Gainesville, Florida to Oakdale, Minnesota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to Oakdale, MN) is 1,206.29 mi.
1,424 mi = 1.61 kms