Ponca City to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

478.8 miles 770.5 km · straight line
574.5 miles estimated 924.6 km · driving distance
11h 33min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Ponca City to Roswell, New Mexico is 478.8 miles (770.5 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located WSW of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574.5 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico.

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 Ponca City and Roswell, New Mexico. 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 Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 33min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 52min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 58min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ponca City & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients