Frederick to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1028.1 miles 1654.5 km · straight line
1233.7 miles estimated 1985.4 km · driving distance
24h 49min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Shreveport?

The distance from Frederick to Shreveport is 1028.1 miles (1654.5 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1233.7 miles, taking about 24h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland 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 Frederick 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 Frederick to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 49min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 47min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~32h 16min $148–$432* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m 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 343 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients