Great Bend to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Bend from Ponca City?

The distance from Great Bend to Ponca City is 146.9 miles (236.4 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located SE of Great Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 183.6 miles, taking about 3h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — Great Bend 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Bend 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.