Gary to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

718.7 miles 1156.6 km · straight line
862.4 miles estimated 1387.9 km · driving distance
17h 21min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Gary from Shreveport?

The distance from Gary to Shreveport is 718.7 miles (1156.6 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SSW of Gary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 862.4 miles, taking about 17h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Gary in Indiana 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 Gary 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 Gary to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 21min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 49min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 33min $103–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gary & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Gary
41.59°N, 87.35°W
America/Chicago
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 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients