Detroit to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

895.1 miles 1440.6 km · straight line
1071.7 miles actual route 1724.8 km · driving distance
19h 33min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Shreveport?

The distance from Detroit to Shreveport is 895.1 miles (1440.6 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1071.7 miles, taking about 19h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 33min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 28min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~25h 25min $129–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 298 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM