Indianapolis to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

655.1 miles 1054.3 km · straight line
793.6 miles actual route 1277.2 km · driving distance
14h 8min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Shreveport?

The distance from Indianapolis to Shreveport is 655.1 miles (1054.3 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793.6 miles, taking about 14h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis and Shreveport. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Indianapolis to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 8min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 58min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~18h 22min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM