San Marcos, Texas to Shreveport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

307.6 miles 495.1 km · straight line
384.6 miles estimated 618.9 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is San Marcos, Texas from Shreveport?

The distance from San Marcos, Texas to Shreveport is 307.6 miles (495.1 km) as the crow flies. Shreveport is located NE of San Marcos, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.6 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — San Marcos, Texas in Texas and Shreveport in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Marcos, Texas 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.

How to Get from San Marcos, Texas to Shreveport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Marcos, Texas & Shreveport

Quick Facts

San Marcos, Texas
29.88°N, 97.94°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients