Owensboro to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Owensboro from Shreveport?

The distance from Owensboro to Shreveport is 521.4 miles (839.1 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located SW of Owensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625.7 miles, taking about 12h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Owensboro in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Owensboro 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.