Gainesville Texas Map
Explore Gainesville, Texas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Gainesville, Texas
| City | Gainesville |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Llano County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.638647 |
| Longitude | -97.148413 |
| Population | 17,394 |
| Density | 347.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 75672, 78643, 76240 |
| Area Code | 512, 737, 817 |
| County Seat | Llano |
| School District | Gainesville Independent School District |
About Gainesville, Texas
Gainesville is a locality in Llano County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 17,394. The population density is 347.9 people per km². Gainesville is located at 33.6386°N, 97.1484°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gainesville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 75672, 78643, 76240.Gainesville occupies a landscape defined by the shifting moods of the prairie and the quiet, persistent carving of the earth by Dry Creek. It lies 34.8 miles northeast of Fredericksburg, TX (from Fredericksburg, TX: bearing 37°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west-northwest of Kingsland. The terrain here reflects a transition between the flatter reaches of the north and the rugged limestone terrain that defines the distant Edwards Plateau. While the horizon often glows with the pale, dry light of the plains, the vicinity of Devils Hollow offers a starker, deeper topography where shadows linger longer against the stone. The air holds the scent of cured grass and sun-baked earth, a stillness that is only broken by the occasional rustle of winds across the open expanse, far removed from any maritime influence.
Gainesville emerged from the ambition of pioneers who looked at these expansive plains and saw the potential for a lasting settlement. The local economy has long been anchored by the steady pulse of agriculture and the industrious nature of its manufacturing sectors, which continue to drive the rhythm of daily life. Residents might spend a Saturday afternoon seeking the cooling relief of Lake Lyndon B Johnson or walking the paths at Kingsland Community Park, keeping a steady pace that honors the heritage of the region. Even the memory of those who traversed the Inks Lake State Park Trail serves as a reminder of the enduring connection between the people of Gainesville and the terrain they call their own.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Booker T. Washington School (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 194° S
- Butterfield Overland Stage Line (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 094° E
- American Paint Horse Association (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 200° S
- Moffett Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 197° S
- Butterfield Stagecoach Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 171° S
- Leonard Park & Frank Buck Zoo (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 194° S
- Sante Fe Depot Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 155° SE
- Morton Museum of Cooke County (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 170° S
- Chilean Flamingo (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 196° S
- Lesser Rhea (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 197° S
- Alpaca (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 198° S
- Black-Bellied Whistling Duck (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 196° S
- Forsythe Transportation Skate Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 153° SE
- Love Valley Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 007° N
- Ray Roberts Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 7.0 mi, 160° S
- Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 14.5 mi, 170° S
- Pittman Ranch (Park) — 14.5 mi, 247° SW
- Corral (Viewpoint) — 16.6 mi, 159° S
- Hickory Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 23.5 mi, 011° N
- CH Collins Stadium (Stadium) — 26.1 mi, 176° S
- Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland (National Grassland) — 26.2 mi, 229° SW · 20k acres
- Explorium (Museum) — 26.7 mi, 183° S
- Lake Murray State Resort Park (State Park) — 27.1 mi, 010° N
- Texas First Ladies Historic Costume Collection Museum (Museum) — 28.4 mi, 178° S
- Redbud Theater Complex (Theatre) — 28.5 mi, 178° S
- Denton Independent School District Stadium (Stadium) — 28.7 mi, 179° S
- Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum (Museum) — 29.3 mi, 178° S
- Winspear Performance Hall (Theatre) — 29.9 mi, 181° S
- Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.0 mi, 280° W · 1,644 acres
- Chickasaw National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 54.3 mi, 011° N · 15k acres
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About This Gainesville Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gainesville, Texas. Coordinates: 33.638647, -97.148413. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Gainesville includes the ZIP code (75672, 78643, 76240), telephone area code (512, 737, 817), county seat of Llano County (Llano), and school district assignment (Gainesville Independent School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
