Ponca City to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69 miles 111.1 km · straight line
86.3 miles estimated 138.9 km · driving distance
1h 44min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
349° N bearing direction

How far is Ponca City from Wichita?

The distance from Ponca City to Wichita is 69 miles (111.1 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located N of Ponca City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.3 miles, taking about 1h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Ponca City in Oklahoma and Wichita in Kansas.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ponca City and Wichita. 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 Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 44min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 5min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 39min $10–$30* Comfort

Quick Facts

Ponca City
36.71°N, 97.09°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 360.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients