Lawrence, Kansas to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

453.1 miles 729.2 km · straight line
543.7 miles estimated 875 km · driving distance
10h 56min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
169° S bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Shreveport?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Shreveport is 453.1 miles (729.2 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located S of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 543.7 miles, taking about 10h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 56min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 7min $43–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 23min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients