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

The driving distance from Owasso, OK to Ponca City, OK is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.71 mi
02h 00m
Flight
74.76 mi
120.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.76 mi
Kilometers
120.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.71 mi
Kilometers
173.34 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Owasso
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owasso
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owasso
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 Owasso
53.8 mi
01h 00m
To Ponca City
53.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Owasso and Ponca City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2000 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 76th Street North

    1778 ft · 1 min · East 76th Street North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1296 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport

    2163 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 13 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    759 ft · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

    1029 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Harding Road

    1802 ft · 34 sec · East Harding Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lucas Street

    2438 ft · 59 sec · Lucas Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    1695 ft · 58 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owasso 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cimarron Turnpike
44.2 mi · 41%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 14%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 8%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
5.5 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3.83 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King
3.83 mi · 4%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maramec
01h 00m from Owasso
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owasso 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 Owasso to Ponca City?

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 53.8 miles from Owasso and 53.9 miles from Ponca City.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:28 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 Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owasso and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Owasso and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 74.76 mi (120.31 km).

Owasso

#1 Owasso

City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population37,241
Coordinates36.2695400, -95.8547100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Ponca City

#2 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Owasso (-95.85471, 36.26954)
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
14.39 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
7.6 gal · 28.78 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Owasso and Ponca City. The current time is 00:49:42.

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.