How far is Bartlesville, OK from Ponca City, OK?

The driving distance from Bartlesville, OK to Ponca City, OK is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.51 mi
01h 30m
Flight
61.24 mi
98.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.24 mi
Kilometers
98.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.86 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in Bartlesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlesville
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pawhuska
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Bartlesville
34.7 mi
00h 45m
To Ponca City
34.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlesville and Ponca City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville and Ponca City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue

    38 m · 10 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Adams Boulevard

    2805 ft · 1 min · West Adams Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest Adams Boulevard

    2957 ft · 1 min · Southwest Adams Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bartlesville Road

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Bartlesville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    32.8 mi · 41 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lucas Street

    2438 ft · 59 sec · Lucas Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    1695 ft · 58 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlesville and Ponca City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
43.2 mi · 62%
Bartlesville Road
17.3 mi · 25%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.46 mi · 8%
South 4th Street
1.39 mi · 2%
Southwest Adams Boulevard
0.8 mi · 1%
West Adams Boulevard
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

32.8 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pawhuska
00h 45m from Bartlesville
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartlesville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ponca City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlesville to Ponca City?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pawhuska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Bartlesville and 34.8 miles from Ponca City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartlesville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ponca City.

Stop Ideas Near Pawhuska

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pawhuska, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawhuska.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

65 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 61.24 mi (98.56 km).

Bartlesville

#1 Bartlesville

City in Oklahoma

Population36,605
Coordinates36.7473100, -95.9808200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Ponca City

#2 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlesville (-95.98082, 36.74731)
End: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $4.63 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $5.42 $13.27 $26.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlesville and Ponca City. The current time is 00:23:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.