Ponca City to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

875.8 miles 1409.5 km · straight line
1051 miles estimated 1691.4 km · driving distance
21h 9min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from Prescott?

The distance from Ponca City to Prescott is 875.8 miles (1409.5 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located W of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1051 miles, taking about 21h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Prescott in Arizona.

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. 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 Ponca City and Prescott. 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 Ponca City to Prescott

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 9min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 23min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 30min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ponca City & Prescott

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Prescott
34.54°N, 112.47°W
America/Phoenix
1638m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients