Origin
Jud, ND
Night in Jud on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jud, ND to Marion, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
Jud, ND
Ilkauri Scheer
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 44 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
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Marion, ND
Night in Marion on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Adrian, 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
26 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
53m 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.
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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