Mammoth Lakes to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1203.9 miles 1937.5 km · straight line
1444.7 miles estimated 2325 km · driving distance
29h 4min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Ponca City?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Ponca City is 1203.9 miles (1937.5 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located E of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1444.7 miles, taking about 29h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California 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 Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 4min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 53min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~37h 47min $173–$506* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m 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 401 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients