Lewiston, Idaho to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1224.2 miles 1970.1 km · straight line
1469 miles estimated 2364.1 km · driving distance
29h 33min estimated drive time
$141 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lewiston, Idaho from Ponca City?

The distance from Lewiston, Idaho to Ponca City is 1224.2 miles (1970.1 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located ESE of Lewiston, Idaho. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1469 miles, taking about 29h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Lewiston, Idaho in Idaho 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 Lewiston, Idaho 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 Lewiston, Idaho to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 33min $141 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 28min $118–$220* Budget
Train ~38h 25min $176–$514* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lewiston, Idaho & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m 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 408 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients