Gulf Shores to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

389.9 miles 627.5 km · straight line
467.9 miles estimated 753 km · driving distance
9h 25min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Gulf Shores from Shreveport?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Shreveport is 389.9 miles (627.5 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WNW of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.9 miles, taking about 9h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 25min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 18min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 57min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulf Shores & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
3m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients