How far is Monroe, LA from Zwolle, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Zwolle, LA is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Zwolle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Zwolle.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
2804 ft · 58 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
1461 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Stella Street
2141 ft · 38 sec · Stella Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Cheniere Drew Road
126 m · 8 sec · Cheniere Drew Road
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Continue on Highway 546
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 546
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Continue on Cheniere-Drew Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Cheniere-Drew Road
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Continue on Cheniere Drew Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Cheniere Drew Road
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Turn right onto Highway 34
3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 34
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on State Route 34
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 34
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Turn straight onto Thornton Loop
1050 ft · 18 sec · Thornton Loop
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Continue on Front Street
31.8 mi · 47 min · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lafayette Street
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Continue on West Court Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto Natchitoches Highway
24.4 mi · 36 min · Natchitoches Highway
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Highway 3175
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 3110
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 3110
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Turn right onto University Parkway
26.1 mi · 33 min · University Parkway
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Continue on San Antonio Avenue
1.2 km · 56 sec · San Antonio Avenue
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Continue on San Antonio Avenue
2903 ft · 47 sec · San Antonio Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto US Highway 171
8.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 171
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Zwolle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Front Street
Continue on Front Street
31.8 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Monroe and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Zwolle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Zwolle?
The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Calvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Monroe and 66.3 miles from Zwolle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Monroe and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Zwolle.
Stop Ideas Near Calvin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calvin.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Zwolle. Straight-line distance: 107.93 mi (173.69 km).
#1 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Zwolle
Town in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,927 |
| Coordinates | 31.6315600, -93.6440700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zwolle (-93.64407, 31.63156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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