Origin
LaMoure, ND
Night in LaMoure on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaMoure, 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
45m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaMoure, ND
Ilkauri Scheer
Marion, ND
Joanna Bogacz
Trip Overview
LaMoure, ND to Marion, ND is 18.7 miles and takes about 45m via County Road 61, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of North Dakota, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick journey perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and simplicity on your travels through this part of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 61 | 16.8 mi | 40m |
| 67th Street Southeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street Northwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Avenue Northwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 61
— 16.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaMoure, ND and Marion, ND.
1
Start on CR 61
311 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street Southwest
2
Continue on CR 61
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northwest
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 61
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
6th Avenue Northwest
4
Continue on CR 61
5.4 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 61
5
Continue on CR 34; CR 61
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
67th Street Southeast
6
Turn right onto CR 61
11 mi
·
27 min
·
County Road 61
7
Turn left onto 4th Main Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
4th Main Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
4th Main Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 61 / 6th Avenue Northwest
At end of road, turn left onto CR 61 / 6th Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 61 / County Road 61
Turn right onto CR 61 / County Road 61
Navigation decision point
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
4th Main Avenue
Turn left onto 4th Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
27 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
45m 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 characterized by its turn-heavy local road nature, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on County Road 61, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.8 miles. Expect a driving experience that feels very much like moving through the local landscape, with frequent turns guiding you along county roads like 67th Street Southeast and Main Street Northwest. It's a route that keeps you engaged with its continuous changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on County Road 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 61 / 6th Avenue Northwest.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from LaMoure, ND to Marion, ND is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 61 / 6th Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (CR 61 / County Road 61): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (4th Main Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on County Road 61. 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 0.5 miles (CR 61 / 6th Avenue Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (CR 61 / County Road 61): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (4th Main Avenue): 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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