Origin
Zwolle, LA
Night in Zwolle on Friday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Zwolle, LA to Shreveport, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
67.8 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Zwolle, LA
Bart Ros
Shreveport, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Zwolle, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 171, I 49, State Route 175 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29 miles on US 171. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 67.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 171 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 29 miles on US 171.
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 171 is the longest continuous segment at about 29 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 171 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 171 Bus / Obrie Street.
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 29m drive. You will face about 9 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 (US 171 Bus / Obrie Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 171): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (US 84 / Polk Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 171 Bus / Obrie Street
Turn left onto US 171 Bus / Obrie Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 171
At end of road, turn left onto US 171
Navigation decision point
4
30.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 84 / Polk Street
Turn right onto US 84 / Polk Street
Navigation decision point
6
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
4
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
LA 173 / Caddo Street
Turn right onto LA 173 / Caddo Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 171 | 29 mi | 33m |
| I 49 | 19.5 mi | 21m |
| State Route 175 | 12.9 mi | 22m |
| Obrie Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Polk Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pete Harris Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 171
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zwolle, LA and Shreveport, LA.
1
Start on North Main Street
118 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 171 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Obrie Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 171
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US 171
4
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Polk Street
5
Turn slight left
237 ft
·
10 sec
6
Turn slight left onto LA 175
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lake Road
7
Turn left onto LA 175
13 mi
·
22 min
·
State Route 175
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Merge onto I 49
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 49
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pete Harris Drive, Murphy Street
11
Continue on Pete Harris Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pete Harris Drive
12
Turn right onto LA 173
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Caddo Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
14
Turn slight right onto River Parkway
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Parkway
15
Arrive at destination
River Parkway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.9 mi from Zwolle, LA · 41m 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 33.9 miles from Zwolle, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shreveport, LA
The final approach into Shreveport, 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
$10.24 one way
$20.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 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 | $7.12 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.49 | $4.34 |
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
Shreveport, LA
Night in Shreveport on Friday
Local time
9:48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 29m 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 Zwolle, LA to Shreveport, LA covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 171, I 49, 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 33.9 miles from Zwolle, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.24 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 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 171 Bus / Obrie Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 171): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (US 84 / Polk Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Zwolle, LA to Shreveport, 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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