Origin
Bossier City, LA
Evening in Bossier City on Friday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Zwolle, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
67.5 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Zwolle, LA
Bart Ros
Trip Overview
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Zwolle, LA covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 84, Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, State Route 175 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 67.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.1 miles on US 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Barksdale Boulevard
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
35.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
LA 175 / Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 175 / Lake Road
Navigation decision point
5
36.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 84; US 171
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 171
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 29.1 mi | 33m |
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| State Route 175 | 12.7 mi | 21m |
| Obrie Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Polk Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Barksdale Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 29.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Zwolle, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
78 ft
·
4 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 20; US 71
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
6
Continue on I 49
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
264 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn straight onto LA 175
13 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 175
10
At end of road, turn right onto LA 175
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Lake Road
11
Turn right onto US 84
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Polk Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 171
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US 84; US 171
13
Turn right onto US 171 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Obrie Street
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Bossier City, LA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Zwolle, LA
The final approach into Zwolle, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.19 one way
$20.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.12 | $24.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Zwolle, LA
Evening in Zwolle on Friday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Zwolle, LA covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, State Route 175. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Bossier City, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Zwolle, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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