McAllen to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513.3 miles 826 km · straight line
615.9 miles estimated 991.2 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is McAllen from Shreveport?

The distance from McAllen to Shreveport is 513.3 miles (826 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located NNE of McAllen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.9 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — McAllen in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for McAllen 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 McAllen to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between McAllen & Shreveport

Quick Facts

McAllen
26.20°N, 98.23°W
America/Chicago
37m 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 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients