Mammoth Cave to Radford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304.2 miles 489.5 km · straight line
380.2 miles estimated 611.9 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Cave from Radford?

The distance from Mammoth Cave to Radford is 304.2 miles (489.5 km) as the crow flies. Radford is located E of Mammoth Cave. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.2 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and Radford in Virginia.

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 Radford. 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 Radford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Quick Facts

Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
Radford
37.13°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients