Origin
Martin, ND
Late night in Martin on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
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.
Martin, ND
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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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 65 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
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Herr Avenue
Turn right onto Herr Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
$7.88 one way
$15.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Pickardville, ND
Late night in Pickardville on Tuesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
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
1h 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 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.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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