Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1098.8 miles 1768.4 km · straight line
1318.6 miles estimated 2122.1 km · driving distance
26h 32min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Shreveport?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Shreveport is 1098.8 miles (1768.4 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1318.6 miles, taking about 26h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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.

How to Get from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 32min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 50min $105–$198* Budget
Train ~34h 30min $158–$462* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 366 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients