Midland, Texas to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

432.3 miles 695.7 km · straight line
518.7 miles estimated 834.8 km · driving distance
10h 26min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from Ponca City?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Ponca City is 432.3 miles (695.7 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located NE of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 518.7 miles, taking about 10h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 26min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 31min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 55min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Explore more routes from Ponca City

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients