Gadsden to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

458.9 miles 738.5 km · straight line
550.7 miles estimated 886.2 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Gadsden from Shreveport?

The distance from Gadsden to Shreveport is 458.9 miles (738.5 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located W of Gadsden. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550.7 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Gadsden in Alabama and Shreveport in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gadsden 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 Gadsden to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 32min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gadsden & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Gadsden
34.01°N, 86.01°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients