Clarksville to Mammoth Cave: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.1 miles 133.7 km · straight line
103.8 miles estimated 167.1 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from Clarksville to Mammoth Cave is 83.1 miles (133.7 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located ENE of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.8 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Mammoth Cave

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 59min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Mammoth Cave

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 299.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients