Dry Tortugas to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

855.4 miles 1376.6 km · straight line
1026.4 miles estimated 1651.9 km · driving distance
20h 39min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Dry Tortugas from Shreveport?

The distance from Dry Tortugas to Shreveport is 855.4 miles (1376.6 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located NW of Dry Tortugas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1026.4 miles, taking about 20h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Dry Tortugas in Florida 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 Dry Tortugas 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 Dry Tortugas to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 39min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 47min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 51min $123–$359* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dry Tortugas & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Dry Tortugas
24.63°N, 82.87°W
America/New_York
0m elevation
Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
Explore more routes from Shreveport

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients