Mammoth Cave to Reston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mammoth Cave from Reston?

The distance from Mammoth Cave to Reston is 491.9 miles (791.6 km) as the crow flies. Reston is located ENE of Mammoth Cave. By car, the driving distance is approximately 590.2 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and Reston 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 Reston. 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.