Bloomington, Indiana to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

611.2 miles 983.7 km · straight line
733.5 miles estimated 1180.4 km · driving distance
14h 45min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Shreveport?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Shreveport is 611.2 miles (983.7 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 733.5 miles, taking about 14h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 45min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 42min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 11min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients