Mammoth Cave to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

398.1 miles 640.6 km · straight line
477.6 miles estimated 768.7 km · driving distance
9h 37min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Cave from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Mammoth Cave to Pittsburgh is 398.1 miles (640.6 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Mammoth Cave. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.6 miles, taking about 9h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Mammoth Cave and Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 37min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 32min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 8min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Cave & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients