Madison, Wisconsin to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Shreveport?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Shreveport is 766.2 miles (1233.1 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SSW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 919.4 miles, taking about 18h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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.