Ponca City to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1391.2 miles 2238.9 km · straight line
1699.1 miles actual route 2734.4 km · driving distance
30h 19min estimated drive time
$164 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from San Francisco?

The distance from Ponca City to San Francisco is 1391.2 miles (2238.9 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1699.1 miles, taking about 30h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and San Francisco in California.

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 San Francisco. 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 Ponca City to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 19min $164 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 23min $136–$255* Budget
Train ~39h 25min $204–$595* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ponca City & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 464 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM