Boston, Massachusetts to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1411.8 miles 2272.1 km · straight line
1626.6 miles actual route 2617.7 km · driving distance
30h 47min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Shreveport?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Shreveport is 1411.8 miles (2272.1 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1626.6 miles, taking about 30h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts and Shreveport. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boston, Massachusetts to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 47min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 56min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~40h 1min $195–$569* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 471 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM