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

The driving distance from Ponca City, OK to Edmond, OK is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
91.99 mi
01h 27m
Flight
76.06 mi
122.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.06 mi
Kilometers
122.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.99 mi
Kilometers
148.04 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ponca City
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Edmond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Perry
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Ponca City
46 mi
00h 43m
To Edmond
46 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Shannon Miller Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 66 East, US 77 South: Southeast 2nd Street

    1000 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 78%
OK 66 East
3.16 mi · 3%
Shannon Miller Parkway
0.89 mi · 1%
West Grand Avenue
0.85 mi · 1%
South Waverly Street
0.6 mi · 1%
North Oak Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 43m from Ponca City
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ponca City and Mostly Cloudy near Edmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Ponca City and 46 miles from Edmond.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ponca City and Mostly Cloudy near Edmond.

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

48 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

94 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

118 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ponca City and Edmond. Straight-line distance: 76.06 mi (122.4 km).

Ponca City

#1 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Edmond

#2 Edmond

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population95,346
Coordinates35.6528300, -97.4781000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broadway Avenue (-97.085597, 36.706881)
End: East 2nd Street (-97.478121, 35.652842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.62
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.31 $24.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.84 $27.68
Premium $4.63 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.42 $17.60 $35.20

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 Ponca City and Edmond. The current time is 22:39:45.

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.