Gatlinburg to Mammoth Cave National Park drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Gatlinburg to Mammoth Cave National Park. If you're planning a road trip to Mammoth Cave National Park, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

9:00 am  start in Gatlinburg
drive for about 1 hour

10:03 am  Knoxville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:03 am
drive for about 38 minutes

11:41 am  Loudon (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:41 pm
drive for about 1 hour

1:48 pm  Crossville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:48 pm
drive for about 60 minutes

3:48 pm  Monroe (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:48 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours

6:09 pm  stay at Wigwam Villiage Inn #2
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 7:09 pm
drive for about 17 minutes

7:27 pm  arrive at Mammoth Cave National Park

driving ≈ 5.5 hours

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