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

The driving distance from Jenks, OK to Ponca City, OK is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
103.38 mi
01h 56m
Flight
78.09 mi
125.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.09 mi
Kilometers
125.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.38 mi
Kilometers
166.38 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ponca City
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 AM CDT
Return by in Jenks
Wed, Apr 15, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jenks
2026-04-15T04:51
Arrive Ponca City
Wed, Apr 15, 6:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jenks
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 Jenks
51.7 mi
00h 58m
To Ponca City
51.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    33 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 75 North: Tulsa

    1377 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Expressway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Okmulgee Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Gilcrease Expressway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Gilcrease Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West

    1467 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West

    109 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 13 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    759 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    1029 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Harding Road

    1802 ft · 34 sec · East Harding Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lucas Street

    2438 ft · 59 sec · Lucas Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    1695 ft · 58 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jenks 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
44.2 mi · 43%
Sand Springs Expressway
11.1 mi · 11%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 8%
Gilcrease Expressway
5.6 mi · 5%
Okmulgee Expressway
4.26 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.39 mi · 2%
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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maramec
00h 58m from Jenks
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jenks 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 Jenks to Ponca City?

The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 51.7 miles from Jenks and 51.7 miles from Ponca City.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jenks 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 Jenks and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 78.09 mi (125.67 km).

Jenks

#1 Jenks

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population24,257
Coordinates36.0228700, -95.9683300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Ponca City

#2 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)
End: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.81 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.65
7.3 gal · 27.62 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.82 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.63 $16.88 $33.76
Diesel $5.42 $19.76 $39.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jenks and Ponca City. The current time is 04:51:03.

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.