Shreveport to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1034 miles 1664 km · straight line
1195.6 miles actual route 1924.1 km · driving distance
21h 57min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Shreveport from Washington DC?

The distance from Shreveport to Washington DC is 1034 miles (1664 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Shreveport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1195.6 miles, taking about 21h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Shreveport in Louisiana and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Shreveport and Washington DC. 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 Shreveport to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 57min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 20min $96–$179* Budget
Train ~28h 32min $143–$418* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Shreveport & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 345 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM