Ann Arbor to Mammoth Cave: Road Trip Guide & Distance

373.4 miles 601 km · straight line
448.1 miles estimated 721.2 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Mammoth Cave is 373.4 miles (601 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located SSW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.1 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Mammoth Cave. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Mammoth Cave

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Mammoth Cave

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients