Gainesville, Georgia to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Shreveport?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Shreveport is 585.2 miles (941.8 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located W of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702.3 miles, taking about 14h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Georgia 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.