There are
1,650 mi
from Palo Alto, CA to Gainesville, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Palo Alto, California to Gainesville, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palo Alto, CA to Gainesville, TX) is 1,426.31 mi.
1,650 mi = 2,655.35 kms