Odessa to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Odessa from Ponca City?

The distance from Odessa to Ponca City is 451.2 miles (726.2 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located NE of Odessa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 541.5 miles, taking about 10h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Odessa 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 Odessa 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.