Petrified Forest to Ponca City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Petrified Forest from Ponca City?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Ponca City is 721.9 miles (1161.8 km) as the crow flies. Ponca City is located ENE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 866.3 miles, taking about 17h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Petrified Forest 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.