Omaha to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

320.4 miles 515.6 km · straight line
385.3 miles actual route 620 km · driving distance
7h 2min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
191° SSW bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Ponca City?

The distance from Omaha to Ponca City is 320.4 miles (515.6 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located SSW of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.3 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska 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 Omaha 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 Omaha to Ponca City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 2min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 26min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~6h 41min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Ponca City

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM