Ponca City to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ponca City from Tucson?

The distance from Ponca City to Tucson is 848.7 miles (1365.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1032 miles, taking about 18h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Tucson. 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.