Oakland to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1644.9 miles 2647.2 km · straight line
1907.5 miles actual route 3069.9 km · driving distance
33h 38min estimated drive time
$184 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 49min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Oakland from Shreveport?

The distance from Oakland to Shreveport is 1644.9 miles (2647.2 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located E of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1907.5 miles, taking about 33h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 49min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 38min $184 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 22min $153–$286* Budget
Train ~43h 43min $229–$668* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 548 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM