Fargo to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fargo from Ponca City?

The distance from Fargo to Ponca City is 702.8 miles (1131.1 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located S of Fargo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 843.4 miles, taking about 16h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Fargo in North Dakota 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Fargo 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.