Capitol Reef to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1060.5 miles 1706.7 km · straight line
1272.6 miles estimated 2048 km · driving distance
25h 36min estimated drive time
$122 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Shreveport?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Shreveport is 1060.5 miles (1706.7 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located ESE of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1272.6 miles, taking about 25h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef in Utah 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Capitol Reef 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 Capitol Reef to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 36min $122 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 43min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~33h 17min $153–$445* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m elevation
Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
Explore more routes from Shreveport

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 354 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients