Cancun to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

892.3 miles 1436 km · straight line
1070.7 miles estimated 1723.2 km · driving distance
21h 32min estimated drive time
MXN 2464 - MXN 3033 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Shreveport?

The distance from Cancun to Shreveport is 892.3 miles (1436 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located NNW of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1070.7 miles, taking about 21h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Shreveport is in Louisiana, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Cancun 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 Cancun to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 32min MXN 2464 - MXN 3033 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 50min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~28h 0min $128–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m 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 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients