Cities Near Shreveport
Cities near Shreveport, Louisiana: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Longview, Tyler, Lake Charles. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Shreveport, Louisiana is Longview, about 58 mi (93 km) away — roughly 1 hr 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tyler | 91 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lake Charles | 163 mi / 262 km | 3 hr 47 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Rowlett | 166 mi / 267 km | 3 hr 51 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Mesquite | 167 mi / 268 km | 3 hr 52 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Beaumont | 170 mi / 273 km | 3 hr 57 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| McKinney | 173 mi / 278 km | 4 hr 1 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Plano | 175 mi / 281 km | 4 hr 4 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Little Rock | 175 mi / 282 km | 4 hr 4 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Dallas | 179 mi / 288 km | 4 hr 9 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Shreveport
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Longview, Tyler. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Shreveport
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Lake Charles, Rowlett, Mesquite, Beaumont, McKinney. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Shreveport include Longview, Tyler, Lake Charles, Rowlett, Mesquite. The closest is Longview, about 58 miles (93 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.