How far is Norman, OK from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Shreveport, LA is about 374.9 miles (603.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
374.89 mi
06h 37m
Flight
281.96 mi
453.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.96 mi
Kilometers
453.77 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.89 mi
Kilometers
603.33 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Thu, Oct 8, 7:26 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Fri, Oct 9, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-10-08T12:48
Arrive Shreveport
Thu, Oct 8, 7:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Norman
187.3 mi
03h 18m
To Shreveport
187.5 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph E
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Shreveport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Shreveport.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    119 m · 15 sec · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gray Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Gray Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Flood Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2407 ft · 32 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.4 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    100.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    17.1 mi · 19 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East, I 635 Express Toll East: Harry Hines Boulevard

    604 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East, I 635 Express Toll East

    1427 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    1373 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    155.1 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Spring Street, Market Street

    1905 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

    2299 ft · 58 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Spring Street

    776 ft · 31 sec · Spring Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Crockett Street

    920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Shreveport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
176 mi · 47%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
134 mi · 36%
South Stemmons Freeway
17.1 mi · 5%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.7 mi · 4%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 3%
I 35E South
9.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.9 mi
282 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
03h 18m from Norman
Leave By
10:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norman and Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norman to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 374.9 miles (603.3 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.3 miles from Norman and 187.5 miles from Shreveport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.25 one way or $106.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norman and Sunny near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 8.6 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

20 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 281.96 mi (453.77 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.23 gal
50.08 L · about $53.25
Round trip
$106.50
26.46 gal · 100.16 L
Estimated CO2
117.6 kg one way
Round trip: 235.2 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $53.25 $106.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $59.03 $118.06
Premium $4.78 $63.19 $126.37
Diesel $5.80 $76.68 $153.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Oct 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Shreveport. The current time is 12:48:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.