Cincinnati to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cincinnati from Shreveport?

The distance from Cincinnati to Shreveport is 688.1 miles (1107.4 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 825.7 miles, taking about 16h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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.