Denver to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

800.1 miles 1287.6 km · straight line
981.5 miles actual route 1579.5 km · driving distance
17h 40min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Shreveport?

The distance from Denver to Shreveport is 800.1 miles (1287.6 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.5 miles, taking about 17h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 40min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 12min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~22h 58min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM