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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue
38 m · 10 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue
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Turn right onto West Adams Boulevard
2805 ft · 1 min · West Adams Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Adams Boulevard
2957 ft · 1 min · Southwest Adams Boulevard
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Continue straight
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Bartlesville Road
17.3 mi · 21 min · Bartlesville Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto East Main Street
32.8 mi · 41 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Lucas Street
2438 ft · 59 sec · Lucas Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
1695 ft · 58 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pawhuska.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 61.24 mi (98.56 km).
#1 Bartlesville
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 36,605 |
| Coordinates | 36.7473100, -95.9808200 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponca City
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 23,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.7069800, -97.0855900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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