Odessa to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.9 miles 814.2 km · straight line
607.1 miles estimated 977 km · driving distance
12h 13min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Odessa from Shreveport?

The distance from Odessa to Shreveport is 505.9 miles (814.2 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located E of Odessa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.1 miles, taking about 12h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Odessa in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Odessa 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 Odessa to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 13min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 40min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 53min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Odessa & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Odessa
31.85°N, 102.37°W
America/Chicago
884m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients