College Station to Mammoth Cave: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is College Station from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from College Station to Mammoth Cave is 740.6 miles (1191.9 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located NE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888.7 miles, taking about 17h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for College Station 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.