Jackson, Mississippi to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

496.9 miles 799.7 km · straight line
596.3 miles estimated 959.6 km · driving distance
12h 0min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Ponca City?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Ponca City is 496.9 miles (799.7 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located NW of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 596.3 miles, taking about 12h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi and Ponca City in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 0min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 24min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 24min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m 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 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients