Dallas, Texas to Mammoth Cave: Road Trip Guide & Distance

677.3 miles 1090 km · straight line
755.3 miles actual route 1215.5 km · driving distance
13h 25min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Mammoth Cave is 677.3 miles (1090 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.3 miles, taking about 13h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas and Mammoth Cave. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Mammoth Cave

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 25min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 6min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~17h 27min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Mammoth Cave

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM