Las Vegas to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1002.8 miles 1613.8 km · straight line
1184.5 miles actual route 1906.2 km · driving distance
21h 6min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Ponca City?

The distance from Las Vegas to Ponca City is 1002.8 miles (1613.8 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located E of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1184.5 miles, taking about 21h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 6min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 19min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~27h 26min $142–$415* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 334 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM