How far is Grand Rapids, ND from Marion, ND?
The driving distance from Grand Rapids, ND to Marion, ND is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Rapids and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Rapids and Marion.
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Start on 9th Street North
737 ft · 38 sec · 9th Street North
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Turn left onto County Road 34
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 34
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Turn left onto County Road 61
11.4 mi · 28 min · County Road 61
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Turn left onto 4th Main Avenue
1338 ft · 37 sec · 4th Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Rapids and Marion.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 61
Turn left onto County Road 61
11.4 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Grand Rapids and Partly Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Rapids to Marion?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dickey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Grand Rapids and 6.9 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Grand Rapids and Partly Sunny near Marion.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Rapids and Marion. Straight-line distance: 11.4 mi (18.34 km).
#1 Grand Rapids
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 85 |
| Coordinates | 46.4444200, -98.3706500 |
| Altitude | 403 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 130 |
| Coordinates | 46.6072000, -98.3323200 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-98.33232, 46.6072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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