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

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Ponca City, OK is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
106.29 mi
01h 58m
Flight
88.6 mi
142.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.6 mi
Kilometers
142.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.29 mi
Kilometers
171.06 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midwest City
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
Orlando
OK

Town in Oklahoma, USA

From Midwest City
53.2 mi
00h 59m
To Ponca City
53.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 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 Midwest City and Ponca City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Felix Place

    35 m · 12 sec · Felix Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

    550 ft · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    526 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    996 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West South Avenue

    12.1 mi · 14 min · West South Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Waverly Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · South Waverly Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    1152 ft · 41 sec · North Oak Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    659 ft · 23 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
77.4 mi · 73%
West South Avenue
12.1 mi · 11%
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.06 mi · 4%
Southeast 15th Street
1.94 mi · 2%
Tinker Diagonal
1.82 mi · 2%
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

72 mi · 01h 12m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
88.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orlando
00h 59m from Midwest City
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Midwest City 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 Midwest City to Ponca City?

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Orlando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Midwest City and 53.1 miles from Ponca City.

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

The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orlando

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

30 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

77 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

103 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 88.6 mi (142.59 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Ponca City

#2 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $14.20
Round trip
$28.40
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.20 $28.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.97 $31.94
Premium $4.63 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $5.42 $20.31 $40.61

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 Midwest City and Ponca City. The current time is 01:48:49.

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.