Ponca City to Texarkana, Arkansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

283.8 miles 456.8 km · straight line
354.8 miles estimated 571 km · driving distance
7h 8min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from Texarkana, Arkansas?

The distance from Ponca City to Texarkana, Arkansas is 283.8 miles (456.8 km) as the crow flies. Texarkana, Arkansas is located SE of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 354.8 miles, taking about 7h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Texarkana, Arkansas in Arkansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Texarkana, Arkansas. 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 Texarkana, Arkansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 8min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 34min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 47min $43–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ponca City & Texarkana, Arkansas

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Texarkana, Arkansas
33.44°N, 94.04°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients