Mammoth Cave to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

552.6 miles 889.3 km · straight line
663.1 miles estimated 1067.2 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Cave from Tulsa?

The distance from Mammoth Cave to Tulsa is 552.6 miles (889.3 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located W of Mammoth Cave. By car, the driving distance is approximately 663.1 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mammoth Cave and Tulsa. 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 Tulsa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Cave & Tulsa

Quick Facts

Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients