Origin
Marion, ND
Night in Marion on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, ND to Adrian, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, ND
Joanna Bogacz
Adrian, ND
Jonas Thomann
Trip Overview
This short 15-mile drive from Marion, North Dakota, to Adrian, North Dakota, will only take you about 22 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for getting between these two Great Plains communities. The route is primarily highway-focused, so you can expect a straightforward journey. Since it's so brief, this drive is easily accomplished in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart and return. You won't need an overnight stay to cover this distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 46 | 11 mi | 12m |
| County Road 63 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| County Road 61 | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| 4th Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 46
— 11 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, ND and Adrian, ND.
1
Start on 4th Main Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
4th Main Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 61
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 61
3
At end of road, turn left onto ND 46
11 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 46
4
Turn left onto CR 63
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 63
5
Turn left
144 ft
·
6 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 61 / County Road 61
At end of road, turn left onto CR 61 / County Road 61
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
ND 46 / State Highway 46
At end of road, turn left onto ND 46 / State Highway 46
Navigation decision point
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 63 / County Road 63
Turn left onto CR 63 / County Road 63
Navigation decision point
3
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Adrian, ND
Night in Adrian on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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?
Expect a drive that's largely on well-maintained highways, with 73% of the journey utilizing these main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles along State Highway 46, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate using State Highway 46, County Road 63, and County Road 61. This highway-focused profile suggests a smooth and efficient driving experience without many complex turns or slow-downs, keeping you moving steadily across the landscape.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on State Highway 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 46 and County Road 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 61 / County Road 61.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 61 / County Road 61): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (ND 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (CR 63 / County Road 63): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 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 0.3 miles (CR 61 / County Road 61): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (ND 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (CR 63 / County Road 63): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Adrian, 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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