Lubbock to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lubbock from Ponca City?

The distance from Lubbock to Ponca City is 345.4 miles (555.9 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located NE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414.5 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lubbock 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.