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

The driving distance from Enid, OK to Ponca City, OK is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.4 mi
01h 19m
Flight
48.98 mi
78.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.98 mi
Kilometers
78.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.4 mi
Kilometers
108.47 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Enid
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enid
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enid
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
Red Rock
OK

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

From Enid
33.7 mi
00h 39m
To Ponca City
33.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 28 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 Enid and Ponca City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grand Avenue

    1720 ft · 1 min · South Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Owen K. Garriott Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 26 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    1943 ft · 24 sec · Cimarron Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Wichita

    967 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.4 mi · 20 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City

    996 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West South Avenue

    12.1 mi · 14 min · West South Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Waverly Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · South Waverly Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    1152 ft · 41 sec · North Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    659 ft · 23 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enid 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 36%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
20.4 mi · 30%
West South Avenue
12.1 mi · 18%
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.42 mi · 10%
West Grand Avenue
0.85 mi · 1%
South Waverly Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

24.1 mi · 00h 26m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Rock
00h 39m from Enid
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Enid 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 Enid to Ponca City?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Red Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Enid and 33.7 miles from Ponca City.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Red Rock

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

68 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

112 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enid and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 48.98 mi (78.83 km).

Enid

#1 Enid

The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

Population49,542
Coordinates36.3955900, -97.8783900
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Ponca City

#2 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Enid (-97.87839, 36.39559)
End: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.14 $20.27
Premium $4.63 $11.01 $22.02
Diesel $5.42 $12.89 $25.78

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 Enid and Ponca City. The current time is 03:10:43.

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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.