Greensboro to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

832.7 miles 1340.1 km · straight line
999.2 miles estimated 1608.1 km · driving distance
20h 6min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Greensboro from Shreveport?

The distance from Greensboro to Shreveport is 832.7 miles (1340.1 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 999.2 miles, taking about 20h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Greensboro 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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 6min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 7min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 8min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greensboro & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m 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 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients