Mesa to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

863.4 miles 1389.5 km · straight line
1019.2 miles actual route 1640.3 km · driving distance
18h 42min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Ponca City?

The distance from Mesa to Ponca City is 863.4 miles (1389.5 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located ENE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1019.2 miles, taking about 18h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 42min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 26min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~24h 19min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM