Origin
Dilworth, OK
Late night in Dilworth on Wednesday
Local time
2:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dilworth, OK to Ponca City, OK
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
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6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dilworth, OK
Wasin Pirom
Ponca City, OK
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Dilworth, OK to Ponca City, OK covers 26 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Q Street, OK 11, North Pleasantview Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on North Q Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13 miles from Dilworth, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Dilworth, OK to Ponca City, OK covers 26 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Q Street is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Q Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Q Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (OK 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Q Street
Turn left onto North Q Street
Navigation decision point
6
9 mi into trip
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~34m in
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OK 11
Turn left onto OK 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
22.5 mi into trip
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~56m in
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North 5th Street
Turn right onto North 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.5 mi into trip
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~1h in
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East Hartford Avenue
Turn right onto East Hartford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.8 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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CR N3320 / North Union Street
Turn left onto CR N3320 / North Union Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Q Street | 9 mi | 34m |
| OK 11 | 9 mi | 15m |
| North Pleasantview Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| North 5th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Union Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant View Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Hartford Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Q Street
— 9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dilworth, OK and Ponca City, OK.
1
Start on West Gate Road
87 ft
·
9 sec
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West Gate Road
2
Turn left onto North Q Street
9.0 mi
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34 min
·
North Q Street
3
Turn left onto OK 11
6.8 mi
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11 min
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OK 11
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 11
2.1 mi
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3 min
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OK 11
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 77; OK 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Pleasant View Road
6
Continue on US 77; OK 11
3.5 mi
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4 min
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North Pleasantview Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto North 5th Street
2.0 mi
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4 min
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North 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto East Hartford Avenue
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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East Hartford Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CR N3320
1.2 mi
·
3 min
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North Union Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
101 ft
·
3 sec
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West Broadway Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
West Broadway Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13 miles from Dilworth, OK, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ponca City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dilworth, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dilworth, OK
This is one driving day of about 26 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dilworth, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Q Street for about 9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13 mi from Dilworth, OK · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13 miles from Dilworth, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ponca City, OK
The final approach into Ponca City, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ponca City, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ponca City, OK
Late night in Ponca City on Wednesday
Local time
2:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dilworth, OK to Ponca City, OK covers 26 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Q Street, OK 11, North Pleasantview Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Dilworth, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Q Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (OK 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dilworth, OK to Ponca City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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