Mammoth Cave to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

758.6 miles 1220.8 km · straight line
910.3 miles estimated 1465 km · driving distance
18h 19min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Cave from Waterbury?

The distance from Mammoth Cave to Waterbury is 758.6 miles (1220.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located ENE of Mammoth Cave. By car, the driving distance is approximately 910.3 miles, taking about 18h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and Waterbury in Connecticut.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 19min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 59min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 49min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Cave & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients