Columbus, Georgia to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

510.5 miles 821.6 km · straight line
612.6 miles estimated 985.9 km · driving distance
12h 19min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Shreveport?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Shreveport is 510.5 miles (821.6 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located W of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 612.6 miles, taking about 12h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 19min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 47min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 1min $74–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients