San Diego to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1359.7 miles 2188.2 km · straight line
1549 miles actual route 2492.9 km · driving distance
26h 33min estimated drive time
$149 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Shreveport?

The distance from San Diego to Shreveport is 1359.7 miles (2188.2 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located E of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1549 miles, taking about 26h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 33min $149 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 52min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~34h 31min $186–$542* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Shreveport

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m 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 453 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM