How far is Zwolle, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Zwolle, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.16 mi
01h 14m
Flight
62.05 mi
99.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.05 mi
Kilometers
99.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.16 mi
Kilometers
109.7 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Wed, Apr 15, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Zwolle
Wed, Apr 15, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zwolle
2026-04-15T03:40
Arrive Shreveport
Wed, Apr 15, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zwolle
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mansfield
LA

City in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Zwolle
34 mi
00h 37m
To Shreveport
34.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Zwolle and Shreveport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zwolle and Shreveport.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    36 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Obrie Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Obrie Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Polk Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Polk Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Lake Road

    2323 ft · 50 sec · Lake Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 175

    12.9 mi · 22 min · State Route 175

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pete Harris Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pete Harris Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Caddo Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zwolle and Shreveport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 175
32.4 mi · 48%
Pete Harris Drive
1.58 mi · 2%
Obrie Street
1.57 mi · 2%
Polk Street
1.05 mi · 2%
Caddo Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

29 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 37m from Zwolle
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Zwolle and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Zwolle to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Zwolle and 34.2 miles from Shreveport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Zwolle and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, 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 Mansfield.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

53 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

53 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

85 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

100 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zwolle and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 62.05 mi (99.86 km).

Zwolle

#1 Zwolle

Town in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population1,927
Coordinates31.6315600, -93.6440700
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-93.644068, 31.631582)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.26 $20.53
Premium $4.63 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.42 $13.05 $26.10

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 Zwolle and Shreveport. The current time is 03:40:15.

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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.