Ponca City to Springfield, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.6 miles 734.9 km · straight line
548 miles estimated 881.9 km · driving distance
11h 1min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from Springfield, Illinois?

The distance from Ponca City to Springfield, Illinois is 456.6 miles (734.9 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Illinois is located ENE of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 548 miles, taking about 11h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Springfield, Illinois in Illinois.

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 Springfield, Illinois. 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 Springfield, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 1min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 13min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 28min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ponca City & Springfield, Illinois

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Springfield, Illinois
39.80°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients