New York to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1228.5 miles 1977.1 km · straight line
1415.8 miles actual route 2278.5 km · driving distance
26h 21min estimated drive time
$136 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is New York from Shreveport?

The distance from New York to Shreveport is 1228.5 miles (1977.1 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1415.8 miles, taking about 26h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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. 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. 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 New York 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 New York to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 21min $136 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 37min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~34h 15min $170–$496* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Shreveport

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM