Distance from Mt Salem, Kentucky to Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
The driving distance from Mt Salem, Kentucky to Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky is 100.1 mi (161 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 45.9 mi (73.9 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 40 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between Mt Salem and Mammoth Cave National Park.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on Cumberland Pkwy in Russell Springs from KY-501 and US-127 S
Follow Cumberland Pkwy to KY-255/Mammoth Cave Pkwy in Park City. Take exit 48 from I-65 N
Route Directions
Get on Cumberland Pkwy in Adair County from KY-198, US-127 S, KY-70 and KY-206
Follow Cumberland Pkwy to KY-255/Mammoth Cave Pkwy in Park City. Take exit 48 from I-65 N
Route Directions
Take KY-198 to US-127 S in Casey County
Take KY-70 to State Hwy 1798 in Elk Horn
Continue on KY-70 W. Take US-68 W, KY-88 W and KY-436 to Bear Wallow Rd/Old Lexington Rd in Hart County
Take I-65 S to KY-255
Journey Details
Traveling from Mt Salem, Kentucky to Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky covers 89.3 miles (144 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 52 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (89-100 miles / 144-161 km). The primary route shown here saves no time compared to alternatives.
The route features toll sections. During midday weekday travel, expect lighter midday traffic with average speeds around 48 mph (77 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Mt Salem
Starting Point
Mammoth Cave National Park
Destination