Philadelphia to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1152.7 miles 1855.1 km · straight line
1332.2 miles actual route 2143.9 km · driving distance
24h 46min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Shreveport?

The distance from Philadelphia to Shreveport is 1152.7 miles (1855.1 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located WSW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1332.2 miles, taking about 24h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 46min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 43min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~32h 12min $160–$466* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 384 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM