Ann Arbor to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

868.1 miles 1397 km · straight line
1041.7 miles estimated 1676.4 km · driving distance
20h 57min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Shreveport?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Shreveport is 868.1 miles (1397 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1041.7 miles, taking about 20h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Shreveport in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Shreveport. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 57min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 8min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~27h 14min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 289 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients