Henderson, Kentucky to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.4 miles 813.4 km · straight line
606.5 miles estimated 976.1 km · driving distance
12h 12min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
225° SW bearing direction

How far is Henderson, Kentucky from Shreveport?

The distance from Henderson, Kentucky to Shreveport is 505.4 miles (813.4 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Henderson, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 606.5 miles, taking about 12h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Henderson, Kentucky in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Henderson, Kentucky 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 Henderson, Kentucky to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 12min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 38min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 52min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Henderson, Kentucky & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Henderson, Kentucky
37.84°N, 87.59°W
America/Chicago
124m 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 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients