New Caney to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

185 miles 297.8 km · straight line
231.3 miles estimated 372.3 km · driving distance
4h 39min estimated drive time
$22 - $27 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is New Caney from Shreveport?

The distance from New Caney to Shreveport is 185 miles (297.8 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located NNE of New Caney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 231.3 miles, taking about 4h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — New Caney in Texas and Shreveport in Louisiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Caney 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 New Caney to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 39min $22 - $27 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 35min $19–$35* Budget
Train ~4h 25min $28–$81* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Caney & Shreveport

Quick Facts

New Caney
30.16°N, 95.21°W
America/Chicago
29m 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 62 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 134.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients