Midland, Texas to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.8 miles 785 km · straight line
585.3 miles estimated 942 km · driving distance
11h 47min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from Shreveport?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Shreveport is 487.8 miles (785 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located E of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 585.3 miles, taking about 11h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas and Shreveport in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 47min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 8min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 12min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients