Lafayette, Indiana to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Shreveport?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Shreveport is 665.2 miles (1070.6 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.3 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette, Indiana 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.