Ponca City to Sioux Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

472.7 miles 760.8 km · straight line
567.3 miles estimated 913 km · driving distance
11h 25min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from Sioux Falls?

The distance from Ponca City to Sioux Falls is 472.7 miles (760.8 km) as the crow flies. Sioux Falls is located N of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.3 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Sioux Falls in South Dakota.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ponca City and Sioux Falls. 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 Sioux Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 25min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 42min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 51min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ponca City & Sioux Falls

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients