Louisville to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Louisville from Shreveport?
The distance from Louisville to Shreveport is 598.9 miles (963.9 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 730.5 miles, taking about 13h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator