Ponca City to Rolla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304.3 miles 489.7 km · straight line
380.3 miles estimated 612.1 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from Rolla?

The distance from Ponca City to Rolla is 304.3 miles (489.7 km) as the crow flies. Rolla is located ENE of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.3 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Rolla in Missouri.

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 Ponca City and Rolla. 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 Rolla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ponca City & Rolla

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Rolla
37.95°N, 91.77°W
America/Chicago
342m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients