Baton Rouge to Mammoth Cave: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.1 miles 883.7 km · straight line
658.9 miles estimated 1060.4 km · driving distance
13h 15min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Mammoth Cave is 549.1 miles (883.7 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.9 miles, taking about 13h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana and Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Mammoth Cave

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 15min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 54min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 14min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Mammoth Cave

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients