Jacksonville, Florida to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

728.6 miles 1172.5 km · straight line
808.2 miles actual route 1300.6 km · driving distance
15h 6min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Shreveport?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Shreveport is 728.6 miles (1172.5 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 808.2 miles, taking about 15h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 6min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 7min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~19h 38min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM