Shreveport, LA to San Antonio, TX: 380 Miles via I-20/I-49
The drive from Shreveport, Louisiana to San Antonio, Texas is approximately 380 miles (612 km).
Route Options
| Route | Distance | Time | Details |
|---|
| I-20 W → I-49 S → I-20 W → I-35 S (Standard) | 380 mi | 5h 45m | Shreveport → Dallas (I-20) → Waco (I-35) → San Antonio |
| US-84 W → I-35 S (via Lubbock) | 420 mi | 6h 30m | Less traffic; West TX plains; longer |
| I-20 W → US-281 S (via Abilene) | 390 mi | 6h | Scenic Hill Country approach |
Key Waypoints
- Dallas/Fort Worth (190 mi): Major metro; traffic risk (esp. 6–9 AM, 4–7 PM)
- Waco (100 mi S of DFW): Magnolia Market, Dr Pepper Museum; I-35 bottleneck
- Hill Country (last 100 mi): Rolling terrain; deer at dusk
Travel Tips
- Avoid DFW rush hours: Depart Shreveport by 6 AM or after 10 AM
- Fuel: Fill in Shreveport or East TX (cheaper than Hill Country)
- Food: Czech Stop (West, TX — kolaches), Buc-ee's (multiple; clean restrooms, snacks)
- Weather: Spring storms; winter ice (rare but possible DFW–Waco)
Flight Alternative
- SHV → SAT: 1h 15m flight; American, United; ~$200–400
- Total travel: 3–4 hrs (airport time); viable if time-critical
I-20/I-35 corridor is the backbone of TX-LA commerce—expect trucks, construction, and weekend traffic.
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