Laredo to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

488.6 miles 786.3 km · straight line
586.3 miles estimated 943.6 km · driving distance
11h 48min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Laredo from Shreveport?

The distance from Laredo to Shreveport is 488.6 miles (786.3 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located NE of Laredo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586.3 miles, taking about 11h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Laredo in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Laredo 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 Laredo to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 48min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 10min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 13min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laredo & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Laredo
27.51°N, 99.51°W
America/Chicago
126m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients