Columbus, Ohio to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

788.2 miles 1268.5 km · straight line
936.2 miles actual route 1506.6 km · driving distance
17h 6min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Shreveport?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Shreveport is 788.2 miles (1268.5 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 936.2 miles, taking about 17h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 6min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 31min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~22h 14min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM