Cañon City to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.3 miles 744 km · straight line
554.8 miles estimated 892.8 km · driving distance
11h 10min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Ponca City?

The distance from Cañon City to Ponca City is 462.3 miles (744 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located ESE of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.8 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City 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 Cañon City 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 Cañon City to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 10min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 24min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients