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

586.8 miles 944.4 km · straight line
704.2 miles estimated 1133.3 km · driving distance
14h 10min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Longview, Texas from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from Longview, Texas to Mammoth Cave is 586.8 miles (944.4 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located NE of Longview, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 704.2 miles, taking about 14h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Longview, 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 Longview, Texas 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 Longview, Texas to Mammoth Cave

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 10min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 0min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 25min $85–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Longview, Texas & Mammoth Cave

Quick Facts

Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients