Death Valley to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Ponca City?

The distance from Death Valley to Ponca City is 1098.7 miles (1768.2 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located E of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1318.4 miles, taking about 26h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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 Death Valley 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.