Bowling Green, Kentucky to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

516.6 miles 831.4 km · straight line
619.9 miles estimated 997.7 km · driving distance
12h 28min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Shreveport?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Shreveport is 516.6 miles (831.4 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.9 miles, taking about 12h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 28min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 58min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 12min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bowling Green, Kentucky & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients