Los Angeles to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1415.2 miles 2277.6 km · straight line
1627.1 miles actual route 2618.6 km · driving distance
28h 1min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Shreveport?

The distance from Los Angeles to Shreveport is 1415.2 miles (2277.6 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1627.1 miles, taking about 28h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 1min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 37min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~36h 25min $195–$569* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 472 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM