El Paso to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

635.9 miles 1023.4 km · straight line
832.7 miles actual route 1340.1 km · driving distance
14h 28min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Ponca City?

The distance from El Paso to Ponca City is 635.9 miles (1023.4 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 832.7 miles, taking about 14h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso and Ponca City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from El Paso to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 28min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 22min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~18h 48min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Ponca City

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM