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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.66 mi
03h 11m
Flight
107.93 mi
173.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.93 mi
Kilometers
173.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.66 mi
Kilometers
213.49 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zwolle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 AM CDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, Apr 15, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-15T05:52
Arrive Zwolle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Calvin
LA

Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Monroe
66.3 mi
01h 35m
To Zwolle
66.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    2804 ft · 58 sec · Louisville Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1461 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Stella Street

    2141 ft · 38 sec · Stella Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2661 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    51 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cheniere Drew Road

    126 m · 8 sec · Cheniere Drew Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 546

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 546

  12. 12

    Continue on Cheniere-Drew Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Cheniere-Drew Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Cheniere Drew Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Cheniere Drew Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Highway 34

  15. 15

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 34

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 34

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Thornton Loop

    1050 ft · 18 sec · Thornton Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on Front Street

    31.8 mi · 47 min · Front Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Lafayette Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Court Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Natchitoches Highway

    24.4 mi · 36 min · Natchitoches Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Highway 3175

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 3110

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 3110

  26. 26

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    26.1 mi · 33 min · University Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on San Antonio Avenue

    1.2 km · 56 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on San Antonio Avenue

    2903 ft · 47 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto US Highway 171

    8.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 171

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Front Street
31.8 mi · 24%
Natchitoches Highway
30.3 mi · 23%
University Parkway
26.1 mi · 20%
US Highway 171
8.89 mi · 7%
Stella Street
7.09 mi · 5%
Cheniere Drew Road
5.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvin
01h 35m from Monroe
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calvin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

110 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

110 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Zwolle. Straight-line distance: 107.93 mi (173.69 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Zwolle

#2 Zwolle

Town in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population1,927
Coordinates31.6315600, -93.6440700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.1193, 32.50931)
End: Zwolle (-93.64407, 31.63156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.72 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.36 gal · 35.44 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Zwolle. The current time is 05:52:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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