There are
1,422 mi
from Lakeville, MN to Gainesville, FL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 2 hours to go from Lakeville, Minnesota to Gainesville, Florida.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeville, MN to Gainesville, FL) is 1,195.54 mi.
1,422 mi = 2,287.79 kms