Ponca City to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

837.5 miles 1347.8 km · straight line
1005 miles estimated 1617.4 km · driving distance
20h 13min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from Tusayan?

The distance from Ponca City to Tusayan is 837.5 miles (1347.8 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located W of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1005 miles, taking about 20h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Tusayan 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 Tusayan. 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 Tusayan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 13min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 16min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 17min $121–$352* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ponca City & Tusayan

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Tusayan
35.97°N, 112.12°W
America/Phoenix
1965m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients