Shreveport to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

204.1 miles 328.4 km · straight line
255.1 miles estimated 410.5 km · driving distance
5h 8min estimated drive time
$25 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
350° N bearing direction

How far is Shreveport from Van Buren?

The distance from Shreveport to Van Buren is 204.1 miles (328.4 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located N of Shreveport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 255.1 miles, taking about 5h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Shreveport in Louisiana and Van Buren in Arkansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Shreveport and Van Buren. 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 Van Buren

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 8min $25 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 10min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 53min $31–$89* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Shreveport & Van Buren

Quick Facts

Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
Van Buren
35.44°N, 94.35°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 68 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 122 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients