Garden City, Kansas to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

225.6 miles 363.1 km · straight line
282 miles estimated 453.9 km · driving distance
5h 40min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Garden City, Kansas from Ponca City?

The distance from Garden City, Kansas to Ponca City is 225.6 miles (363.1 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located ESE of Garden City, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 282 miles, taking about 5h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Garden City, Kansas in Kansas and Ponca City in Oklahoma.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Garden City, Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 40min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 48min $23–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 23min $34–$99* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garden City, Kansas & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Garden City, Kansas
37.97°N, 100.87°W
America/Chicago
865m 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 75 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 110.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients