Shreveport to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

876.1 miles 1409.9 km · straight line
1051.3 miles estimated 1691.9 km · driving distance
21h 9min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Shreveport from Telluride?

The distance from Shreveport to Telluride is 876.1 miles (1409.9 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located WNW of Shreveport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1051.3 miles, taking about 21h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Shreveport in Louisiana and Telluride in Colorado.

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 Shreveport and Telluride. 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 Shreveport to Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 9min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 23min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 30min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Shreveport & Telluride

Quick Facts

Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
Telluride
37.94°N, 107.81°W
America/Denver
2667m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients