Manhattan to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Manhattan from Ponca City?

The distance from Manhattan to Ponca City is 173.4 miles (279 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located S of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 216.7 miles, taking about 4h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas and Ponca City in Oklahoma.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan 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.