Bowling Green, Kentucky to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

588.4 miles 947 km · straight line
706.1 miles estimated 1136.4 km · driving distance
14h 12min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Ponca City?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Ponca City is 588.4 miles (947 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located W of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 706.1 miles, taking about 14h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bowling Green, Kentucky 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.

How to Get from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 12min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 2min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 28min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bowling Green, Kentucky & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Explore more routes from Ponca City

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients