How far is Broken Arrow, OK from Ponca City, OK?

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Ponca City, OK is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.8 mi
02h 02m
Flight
85.04 mi
136.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.04 mi
Kilometers
136.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.8 mi
Kilometers
173.48 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ponca City
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 AM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-17T23:55
Arrive Ponca City
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broken Arrow
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
Maramec
OK

Human settlement in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Broken Arrow
53.9 mi
01h 01m
To Ponca City
53.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow and Ponca City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elm Place

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Elm Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto OK 51 West

    1212 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop

    1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

    1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 13 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    759 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    1029 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Harding Road

    1802 ft · 34 sec · East Harding Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lucas Street

    2438 ft · 59 sec · Lucas Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    1695 ft · 58 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
44.2 mi · 41%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 13%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 11%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 8%
South 4th Street
1.39 mi · 1%
North Elm Place
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cimarron Turnpike

Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

31 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maramec
01h 01m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broken Arrow and 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 Broken Arrow to Ponca City?

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Maramec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Broken Arrow and 53.9 miles from Ponca City.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broken Arrow and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ponca City.

Stop Ideas Near Maramec

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maramec, 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 Maramec.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

63 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

79 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

114 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 85.04 mi (136.86 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Ponca City

#2 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.18 $32.37
Premium $4.63 $17.58 $35.15
Diesel $5.42 $20.58 $41.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broken Arrow and Ponca City. The current time is 23:55:44.

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.