Bryce Canyon to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

833 miles 1340.6 km · straight line
999.6 miles estimated 1608.7 km · driving distance
20h 7min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Ponca City?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Ponca City is 833 miles (1340.6 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located E of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 999.6 miles, taking about 20h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 7min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 8min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 9min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m 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 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients