Murray to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

486 miles 782.2 km · straight line
583.2 miles estimated 938.6 km · driving distance
11h 44min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Murray from Ponca City?

The distance from Murray to Ponca City is 486 miles (782.2 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located W of Murray. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.2 miles, taking about 11h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Murray in Kentucky 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Murray 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 Murray to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 44min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 5min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 9min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Murray & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Murray
36.61°N, 88.31°W
America/Chicago
163m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients