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Trip from Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

50.4 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

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Downtown Martin, ND, ND

Martin, ND

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Downtown Pickardville, ND, ND

Pickardville, ND

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Trip Overview

Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND is 50.4 miles and takes about 1 hour via State Highway 14, State Highway 200, and US-52, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route covers a short distance across the Great Plains region of North Dakota. Given its highway-focused profile and brief duration, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a quick journey. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Consider this if you need a simple, low-stress drive with minimal time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 14 27.6 mi 31m
State Highway 200 15 mi 18m
US-52 6.7 mi 7m
Avenue A East 0.7 mi 2m
1st Street 0.2 mi <1m
Herr Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Ballman Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 14 — 27.6 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martin, ND and Pickardville, ND.

1

Start on Ballman Avenue

114 ft · 10 sec · Ballman Avenue
2

Turn right onto 2nd Street

185 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto Herr Avenue

376 ft · 15 sec · Herr Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 52

0.2 mi · 14 sec · 1st Street
5

Continue on US 52

6.7 mi · 7 min · US-52
6

Turn left onto ND 14

28 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14
7

Turn right onto ND 200

8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 200
8

Continue on ND 200

0.7 mi · 2 min · Avenue A East
9

Continue on ND 200

6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 200
10

Turn right

392 ft · 17 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Goodrich, ND, ND

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Goodrich, ND

25 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.

Popular next leg

Goodrich, ND to Pickardville, ND

23 mi · 30m

Pacing Suggestions

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Goodrich, ND

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Martin, 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

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Herr Avenue

Turn right onto Herr Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 52 / 1st Street

Turn left onto US 52 / 1st Street

Navigation decision point

4
7 mi into trip | ~8m in | ND 14 / State Highway 14

Turn left onto ND 14 / State Highway 14

Navigation decision point

4
34.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | ND 200 / State Highway 200

Turn right onto ND 200 / State Highway 200

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.25 one way

$16.50 round trip

$4.16/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.63 $9.18 $18.36
premium $5.10 $10.13 $20.26
diesel $6.06 $12.02 $24.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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

Martin, ND

Late night in Martin on Monday

Local time

4:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 9:15PM CDT until October 16 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 6:29PM CDT until October 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Pickardville, ND

Late night in Pickardville on Monday

Local time

4:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 9:15PM CDT until October 16 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 6:29PM CDT until October 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

37°F

Goodrich, ND

25 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the 50.4 miles spent on major roads like State Highway 14, State Highway 200, and US-52. You'll experience long stretches of open highway, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 27.6 miles on State Highway 14. The road offers a consistent driving experience, characterized by smooth pavement and relatively straight paths typical of the Great Plains. Expect a steady pace with minimal traffic, allowing for a relaxed journey on these primary arteries.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on State Highway 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 14 and State Highway 200. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND is easy. At 1h with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Herr Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 52 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,023 ft 1,588 ft

Total Climb

503 ft

Total Descent

178 ft

Highest Point

2,023 ft

~36 mi in

Elevation Range

435 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Martin, ND

Full guide →

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 1h. Total distance: 50.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.6 miles on State Highway 14. 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: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Herr Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 52 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pickardville, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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