Mammoth Cave to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

473 miles 761.3 km · straight line
567.7 miles estimated 913.6 km · driving distance
11h 25min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Cave from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Mammoth Cave to Pittsburg, Kansas is 473 miles (761.3 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located W of Mammoth Cave. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.7 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas.

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. 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 Mammoth Cave and Pittsburg, Kansas. 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 Mammoth Cave to Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 25min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 42min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 51min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Cave & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients