Kansas City to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.6 miles 734.8 km · straight line
546.6 miles actual route 879.7 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
174° S bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Shreveport?

The distance from Kansas City to Shreveport is 456.6 miles (734.8 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located S of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 546.6 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Shreveport in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $66–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM