Fayetteville, Arkansas to Mammoth Cave: Road Trip Guide & Distance

453.3 miles 729.5 km · straight line
543.9 miles estimated 875.4 km · driving distance
10h 57min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Mammoth Cave is 453.3 miles (729.5 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located ENE of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 543.9 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas to Mammoth Cave

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 57min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 8min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 24min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Mammoth Cave

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients