Clifton to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

640.6 miles 1030.9 km · straight line
768.7 miles estimated 1237.1 km · driving distance
15h 28min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
101° ESE bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Ponca City?

The distance from Clifton to Ponca City is 640.6 miles (1030.9 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located ESE of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768.7 miles, taking about 15h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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 Clifton 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 Clifton to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 28min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 34min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 6min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients