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

The driving distance from Ponca City, OK to Dilworth, OK is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.99 mi
01h 04m
Flight
18.01 mi
28.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.01 mi
Kilometers
28.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.99 mi
Kilometers
62.75 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dilworth
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 AM CDT
Return by in Ponca City
Wed, Apr 15, 3:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ponca City
2026-04-15T01:34
Arrive Dilworth
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ponca 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
Blackwell
OK

City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States

From Ponca City
19.5 mi
00h 32m
To Dilworth
19.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Avenue

    659 ft · 28 sec · West Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    1152 ft · 41 sec · North Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Grand Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Waverly Street

    3191 ft · 2 min · South Waverly Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1333 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.6 mi · 17 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Braman

    1197 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    127 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gate Road

    6.4 mi · 25 min · Gate Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gate Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
16.6 mi · 43%
Gate Road
6.43 mi · 16%
South Waverly Street
0.86 mi · 2%
West Grand Avenue
0.85 mi · 2%
US 177
0.23 mi · 1%
North Oak Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

16.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
00h 32m from Ponca City
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ponca City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dilworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ponca City to Dilworth?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Ponca City and 19.5 miles from Dilworth.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ponca City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dilworth.

Stop Ideas Near Blackwell

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

104 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ponca City and Dilworth. Straight-line distance: 18.01 mi (28.99 km).

Ponca City

#1 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dilworth

Dilworth is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9414200, -97.2281000
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)
End: Dilworth (-97.2281, 36.94142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.45
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.23 $10.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.88 $11.75
Premium $4.63 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $5.42 $7.47 $14.95

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 Ponca City and Dilworth. The current time is 01:34:44.

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.