Davenport to Mammoth Cave: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383.3 miles 616.9 km · straight line
460 miles estimated 740.3 km · driving distance
9h 15min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from Davenport to Mammoth Cave is 383.3 miles (616.9 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located SE of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 460 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa 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. 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to Mammoth Cave

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 15min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 6min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 47min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Mammoth Cave

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients