Boulder to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boulder from Ponca City?

The distance from Boulder to Ponca City is 498.6 miles (802.4 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located ESE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 598.3 miles, taking about 12h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Ponca City in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Boulder and Ponca City. 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.