Charlotte to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

762.9 miles 1227.8 km · straight line
841.6 miles actual route 1354.5 km · driving distance
15h 38min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Shreveport?

The distance from Charlotte to Shreveport is 762.9 miles (1227.8 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located W of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.6 miles, taking about 15h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 38min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 46min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 19min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM