San Francisco to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1652.8 miles 2660 km · straight line
1919.1 miles actual route 3088.5 km · driving distance
33h 53min estimated drive time
$185 - $227 estimated fuel cost
~3h 50min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Shreveport?

The distance from San Francisco to Shreveport is 1652.8 miles (2660 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located E of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1919.1 miles, taking about 33h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 50min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 53min $185 - $227 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 40min $154–$288* Budget
Train ~44h 3min $230–$672* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Shreveport

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m 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 551 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 138 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM