Mammoth Cave to Springfield, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.8 miles 102.7 km · straight line
79.8 miles estimated 128.4 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Cave from Springfield, Tennessee?

The distance from Mammoth Cave to Springfield, Tennessee is 63.8 miles (102.7 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Tennessee is located SW of Mammoth Cave. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.8 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and Springfield, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mammoth Cave and Springfield, Tennessee. 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 Springfield, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Cave & Springfield, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
Springfield, Tennessee
36.51°N, 86.89°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 390.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients