Nashville to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

573.7 miles 923.3 km · straight line
706.6 miles actual route 1137.2 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Ponca City?

The distance from Nashville to Ponca City is 573.7 miles (923.3 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located W of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 706.6 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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. 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 14min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM