Johnson City to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Johnson City from Shreveport?

The distance from Johnson City to Shreveport is 699.7 miles (1126.1 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 839.7 miles, taking about 16h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Johnson City in Tennessee 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 Johnson City 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.