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Trip from Jud, ND to Marion, ND

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

36.2 mi

58 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Jud, ND, ND

Jud, ND

Ilkauri Scheer

Downtown Marion, ND, ND

Marion, ND

Joanna Bogacz

Trip Overview

Jud, ND to Marion, ND is 36.2 miles and takes about 53 minutes via State Highway 46, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of North Dakota, offering a straightforward journey. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two locations. The route is primarily on state and county roads, making it a simple, no-fuss trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 46 27 mi 31m
County Road 65 7 mi 16m
County Road 61 1.7 mi 4m
4th Main Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Central Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
73rd Avenue Southeast <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 46 — 27 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jud, ND and Marion, ND.

1

Start on Central Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Central Avenue
2

Turn left onto 73rd Avenue Southeast

515 ft · 22 sec · 73rd Avenue Southeast
3

Continue on CR 65

7.0 mi · 16 min · County Road 65
4

At end of road, turn right onto ND 46

27 mi · 31 min · State Highway 46
5

Turn right onto CR 61

1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 61
6

Turn right onto 4th Main Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · 4th Main Avenue
7

Arrive at destination

4th Main Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Ypsilanti, ND, ND

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ypsilanti, ND

18 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

Ypsilanti, ND

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ypsilanti, ND

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Jud, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 35.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 73rd Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto 73rd Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
7.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | ND 46 / State Highway 46

At end of road, turn right onto ND 46 / State Highway 46

Navigation decision point

3
34.3 mi into trip | ~49m in | CR 61 / County Road 61

Turn right onto CR 61 / County Road 61

Navigation decision point

3
35.9 mi into trip | ~53m in | 4th Main Avenue

Turn right onto 4th Main Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.04 one way

$12.08 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.62 $6.59 $13.18
premium $5.25 $7.49 $14.97
diesel $6.28 $8.94 $17.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.80 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.17 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.07 $2.32

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026

Origin

Jud, ND

Late night in Jud on Saturday

Local time

2:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

NW 25 to 30 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:19AM CDT until October 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:19AM CDT until October 16 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Marion, ND

Late night in Marion on Saturday

Local time

2:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

NW 21 to 28 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:19AM CDT until October 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:19AM CDT until October 16 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

32°F

Ypsilanti, ND

18 mi in

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is focused on highways, with 75% of the journey on paved state and county roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 27 miles on State Highway 46, providing a consistent pace. The road profile suggests a generally smooth, highway-like experience, without significant changes in terrain or road type. Expect this route to be a straightforward drive, allowing for easy navigation and a steady travel time.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on State Highway 46.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 46 and County Road 65. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 73rd Avenue Southeast.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Jud, ND to Marion, ND is easy. At 53m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (73rd Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (ND 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 34.3 miles (CR 61 / County Road 61): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,739 ft 1,447 ft

Total Climb

28 ft

Total Descent

304 ft

Highest Point

1,739 ft

Elevation Range

293 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Jud, ND

Full guide →

Founded 1904

Arriving in Marion, ND

Full guide →

Founded 1900

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27 miles on State Highway 46. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ND can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (73rd Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (ND 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 34.3 miles (CR 61 / County Road 61): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marion, ND before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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