Knoxville to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Knoxville from Shreveport?

The distance from Knoxville to Shreveport is 609.1 miles (980.3 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 731 miles, taking about 14h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Knoxville 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.