Mexico City to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

964 miles 1551.4 km · straight line
1249.9 miles actual route 2011.6 km · driving distance
24h 9min estimated drive time
MXN 2877 - MXN 3540 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mexico City from Shreveport?

The distance from Mexico City to Shreveport is 964 miles (1551.4 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located NNE of Mexico City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1249.9 miles, taking about 24h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Mexico City is in Mexico, while Shreveport is in Louisiana, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 9min MXN 2877 - MXN 3540 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 59min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~31h 24min $150–$437* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mexico City & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Mexico City
19.43°N, 99.13°W
America/Mexico_City
2240m 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 321 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM