Columbia, Missouri to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302.1 miles 486.2 km · straight line
377.7 miles estimated 607.8 km · driving distance
7h 36min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Ponca City?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Ponca City is 302.1 miles (486.2 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located WSW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.7 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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. 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 36min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 7min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 13min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients