Sacramento to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1607.9 miles 2587.7 km · straight line
1912.8 miles actual route 3078.4 km · driving distance
33h 50min estimated drive time
$184 - $227 estimated fuel cost
~3h 44min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from Shreveport?

The distance from Sacramento to Shreveport is 1607.9 miles (2587.7 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located E of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1912.8 miles, taking about 33h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 44min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 50min $184 - $227 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 36min $153–$287* Budget
Train ~43h 59min $230–$669* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Shreveport

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 536 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM