Origin
Verona, ND
Late night in Verona on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verona, 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
40m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verona, ND
Péter Nagy
Marion, ND
Joanna Bogacz
Trip Overview
Verona to Marion is 32.4 miles and takes about 40m via State Highway 1 and State Highway 46, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within North Dakota's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a quick journey ideal for those looking to connect two points without a significant time commitment. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day trip with plenty of time for other activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 1 | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 46 | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| County Road 61 | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| 4th Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 1
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, ND and Marion, ND.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto ND 1; ND 13
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
1st Street
3
Continue on ND 1
18 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 1
4
Turn left onto ND 46
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 46
5
Turn left 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.1 — 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
|
ND 1; ND 13 / 1st Street
Turn right onto ND 1; ND 13 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
18.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ND 46 / State Highway 46
Turn left onto ND 46 / State Highway 46
Navigation decision point
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR 61 / County Road 61
Turn left onto CR 61 / County Road 61
Navigation decision point
3
32.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
4th Main Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Marion on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
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
28 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
40m 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 trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey taking place on paved state highways. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one that lasts 18.3 miles primarily on State Highway 1. The route largely consists of two-lane highways, characteristic of the Great Plains landscape. The consistent road type means you can settle into a rhythm, with minimal transitions between different road conditions.
93% 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: 18.3 mi on State Highway 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 1 and State Highway 46. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near ND 1; ND 13 / 1st Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Verona, ND to Marion, ND is easy. At 40m with 93% 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 (ND 1; ND 13 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (ND 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles (CR 61 / County Road 61): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on State Highway 1. 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 (ND 1; ND 13 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (ND 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 30.5 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.
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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