Albuquerque to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

546.7 miles 879.9 km · straight line
616 miles actual route 991.3 km · driving distance
11h 10min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Ponca City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Ponca City is 546.7 miles (879.9 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 616 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Ponca City 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Ponca City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 10min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 24min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~14h 31min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM