Louisville to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629.8 miles 1013.5 km · straight line
711.7 miles actual route 1145.4 km · driving distance
13h 27min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Ponca City?

The distance from Louisville to Ponca City is 629.8 miles (1013.5 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located W of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 711.7 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 27min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 8min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~17h 29min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM