Mesquite to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

938.8 miles 1510.9 km · straight line
1126.6 miles estimated 1813.1 km · driving distance
22h 40min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Mesquite from Ponca City?

The distance from Mesquite to Ponca City is 938.8 miles (1510.9 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located E of Mesquite. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1126.6 miles, taking about 22h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Mesquite in Nevada 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 Mesquite 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 Mesquite to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 40min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 12min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~29h 28min $135–$394* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesquite & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Mesquite
36.81°N, 114.07°W
America/Los_Angeles
488m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients