Shreveport to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

410 miles 659.8 km · straight line
492 miles estimated 791.8 km · driving distance
9h 54min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Shreveport from Wichita?

The distance from Shreveport to Wichita is 410 miles (659.8 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located NNW of Shreveport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492 miles, taking about 9h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Shreveport in Louisiana and Wichita in Kansas.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Shreveport and Wichita. 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 Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 54min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 53min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 24min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Shreveport & Wichita

Quick Facts

Shreveport
32.53°N, 93.75°W
America/Chicago
56m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients