Ponca City to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345.5 miles 556.1 km · straight line
414.6 miles estimated 667.3 km · driving distance
8h 20min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from Shreveport?

The distance from Ponca City to Shreveport is 345.5 miles (556.1 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SE of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414.6 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Shreveport in Louisiana.

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 Shreveport. 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 Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 20min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 0min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 55min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ponca City & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients