Jacksonville to Shreveport by train
Shreveport lies 1,172 km (729 mi) west of Jacksonville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 52 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,430 km (889 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Jacksonville | Shreveport | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 187,593 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Jacksonville, Central | Shreveport station |
| Postal codes | 32099–32277 | 71101–71166 |
Clocks in Shreveport are 1 h behind Jacksonville right now, so a 15 h 52 min journey lands only 14 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Shreveport from Jacksonville?
1,172 km (729 mi) in a straight line, west of Jacksonville; by road roughly 1,430 km (889 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Shreveport by train?
About 15 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jacksonville and Shreveport?
Shreveport is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.