Fresno, California to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1254.3 miles 2018.6 km · straight line
1525.2 miles actual route 2454.5 km · driving distance
27h 1min estimated drive time
$147 - $181 estimated fuel cost
~3h 1min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Ponca City?

The distance from Fresno, California to Ponca City is 1254.3 miles (2018.6 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located E of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1525.2 miles, taking about 27h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 1min $147 - $181 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 25min $122–$229* Budget
Train ~35h 7min $183–$534* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 418 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM