How far is New Orleans, LA from Zwolle, LA?
The driving distance from New Orleans, LA to Zwolle, LA is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Orleans and Zwolle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Orleans and Zwolle.
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Start on Tulane Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Tulane Avenue
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Turn right onto Loyola Avenue
1385 ft · 46 sec · Loyola Avenue
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Turn right onto Poydras Street
2932 ft · 1 min · Poydras Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
118 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 6: Many, Natchitoches
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto University Parkway
22.7 mi · 28 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 New Orleans 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.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
118 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Zwolle?
The road trip is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from New Orleans and 144.9 miles from Zwolle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.74 one way or $77.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Orleans and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Zwolle.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Orleans and Zwolle. Straight-line distance: 241.42 mi (388.53 km).
#1 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
| Population | 389,476 |
| Coordinates | 29.9546500, -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.74 | $77.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.57 | $87.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.31 | $94.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.40 | $110.79 |
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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