Mammoth Cave to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

589.3 miles 948.4 km · straight line
707.2 miles estimated 1138.1 km · driving distance
14h 14min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Cave from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Mammoth Cave to Reading, Pennsylvania is 589.3 miles (948.4 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Mammoth Cave. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.2 miles, taking about 14h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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 Mammoth Cave and Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 14min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 5min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 30min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Cave & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m 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 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients