Nashville to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

470.1 miles 756.6 km · straight line
558.6 miles actual route 899 km · driving distance
9h 57min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Shreveport?

The distance from Nashville to Shreveport is 470.1 miles (756.6 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 558.6 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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. 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 57min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 56min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~9h 27min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM