Directions to Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park is in Kentucky – Mammoth Cave, Kentucky to be a little more precise. I know what you’re thinking, but the place was probably named after the caves and not the other way around! Anyway, if you want to visit Mammoth Cave National Park here’s how you get there.

Driving to Mammoth Cave National Park From the North

Follow Interstate 65 until you reach Exit 53, aka the Cave City Exit, then turn right onto KY-70. KY70/255 does eventually become the Mammoth Cave Parkway which will lead you directly to the visitors center.

Driving to Mammoth Cave National Park From the South

Follow Interstate 65 until you reach Exit 48, aka the Park City Exit, then turn left onto KY-255, following that road until it becomes the Park City Road straight into Mammoth Cave National Park. Follow this route until it joins the Mammoth Cave Parkway and turn left eventually reaching the visitors center.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK ROADS.

Flying to Mammoth Cave National Park

The closest major airports to Mammoth Cave National Park are;

Louisville, Kentucky – around 90 miles
Nashville, Tennessee – a little less than 100 miles
A small airport is located at Bowling Green, Kentucky, a distance of a little more than 30 miles