Cookeville, Tennessee

Private charter · GVL → KSRB

Gainesville to Cookeville

156 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Gainesville to Cookeville, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in Cookeville, 156 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
156 mi
Flight
55 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
GVLGainesvilleKSRBCookeville
GVL → KSRB156 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Gainesville

Airports in Gainesville

  • GVL

    Regional airport

    Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

    Gainesville · KGVL

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,496 ft

  • KJCA

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Jefferson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,210 ft

  • KAJR

    Regional airport

    Habersham County Airport

    Cornelia

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • LZU

    Regional airport

    Gwinnett County Briscoe Field

    Lawrenceville · KLZU

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • WDR

    Regional airport

    Barrow County Airport

    Winder · KWDR

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,202 ft

  • K9A0

    Regional airport

    Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport

    Dahlonega

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    3,090 ft

Arriving Cookeville

Airports in Cookeville

  • KSRB

    Regional airport

    Upper Cumberland Regional Airport

    Sparta

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,704 ft

  • CSV

    Commercial airport

    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field

    Crossville · KCSV

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,423 ft

  • K1A7

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Gainesboro

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    3,497 ft

  • K8A3

    Regional airport

    Livingston Municipal Airport

    Livingston

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,153 ft

  • K0A3

    Regional airport

    Smithville Municipal Airport

    Smithville

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    4,257 ft

When you land

Things to do in Cookeville

Cookeville is the hub of Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland region, set on the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau along Interstate 40 between Nashville and Knoxville. Tennessee Technological University, known for its engineering programs, is a major presence, and Cookeville Regional Medical Center, manufacturing plants and regional retail round out the economy. The town has grown steadily as a quieter alternative to the big cities, and its downtown around the historic depot has restaurants and shops.

  1. 01

    Burgess Falls State Park

    A trail along the Falling Water River passes a series of waterfalls, ending at the dramatic main falls that drop more than 130 feet into a gorge.

  2. 02

    Cummins Falls State Park

    This popular swimming hole beneath a 75-foot waterfall requires a rugged hike through the gorge, and a permit is needed to enter the gorge area.

  3. 03

    Center Hill Lake

    This deep, clear reservoir surrounded by wooded bluffs offers boating, houseboating, fishing and lakeside state parks within a short drive of town.

  4. 04

    Dale Hollow Lake

    Straddling the Kentucky line, the lake is famous for crystal-clear water and the world-record smallmouth bass caught there in 1955, with marinas and houseboats.

  5. 05

    Cookeville Depot Museum

    The restored 1909 Tennessee Central Railway depot downtown showcases railroad history, with historic cars on display beside the station.

  6. 06

    Window Cliffs State Natural Area

    A rugged hike with many creek crossings leads to a narrow limestone ridge with natural arches, or windows, carved into it.

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Questions

Gainesville to Cookeville flights

How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Cookeville?

About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 156 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Cookeville use?

You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at Upper Cumberland Regional Airport (KSRB), Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV), or Jackson County Airport (K1A7). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Gainesville to Cookeville cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Gainesville and Cookeville?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Cookeville back to Gainesville are priced the same way.

Return flight

Cookeville to Gainesville

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