Long Island to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1273 miles 2048.7 km · straight line
1465 miles actual route 2357.7 km · driving distance
27h 35min estimated drive time
$141 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Shreveport?

The distance from Long Island to Shreveport is 1273 miles (2048.7 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1465 miles, taking about 27h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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 Long Island and Shreveport. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Island to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 35min $141 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 6min $117–$220* Budget
Train ~35h 52min $176–$513* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 424 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM