There are
1,598 mi
from Salinas, CA to Gainesville, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from Salinas, California to Gainesville, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Salinas, CA to Gainesville, TX) is 1,397.40 mi.
1,598 mi = 2,571.21 kms