Hammond, Indiana to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hammond, Indiana from Shreveport?

The distance from Hammond, Indiana to Shreveport is 714 miles (1149 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SSW of Hammond, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.7 miles, taking about 17h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Hammond, Indiana 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 Hammond, Indiana 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.