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.
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
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$5.90
$11.80
premium
$4.72
$6.72
$13.44
diesel
$4.80
$6.84
$13.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026
Origin
Jud, ND
Evening
in Jud on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
SW 13 to 18 mph42% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued June 29 at 7:21PM CDT until June 29 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 29 at 7:13PM CDT until June 29 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Marion, ND
Evening
in Marion on Saturday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
SW 12 to 17 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued June 29 at 7:21PM CDT until June 29 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 29 at 7:13PM CDT until June 29 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
62°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
1 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.
More Details
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 Effort2/10
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.
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.
