Gastonia to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gastonia from Shreveport?

The distance from Gastonia to Shreveport is 744.3 miles (1197.9 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located W of Gastonia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 893.2 miles, taking about 17h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Gastonia in North Carolina 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 Gastonia 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.