Jacksonville, Florida to Mammoth Cave: Road Trip Guide & Distance

537.9 miles 865.6 km · straight line
665.1 miles actual route 1070.3 km · driving distance
12h 38min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Mammoth Cave is 537.9 miles (865.6 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located NNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.1 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Mammoth Cave

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 38min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 10min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 25min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Mammoth Cave

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM