How far is Jud, ND from Marion, ND?

The driving distance from Jud, ND to Marion, ND is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.17 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.34 mi
44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.34 mi
Kilometers
44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.17 mi
Kilometers
58.21 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 AM CST
Return by in Jud
Fri, Nov 6, 12:48 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jud
2026-11-06T11:01
Arrive Marion
Fri, Nov 6, 11:54 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jud
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Adrian
ND

Township in LaMoure County, North Dakota

From Jud
18 mi
00h 26m
To Marion
18.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
24°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM CST
Wind
16 mph S
Destination
45°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jud and Marion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jud and Marion.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1065 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 73rd Avenue Southeast

    157 m · 23 sec · 73rd Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 65

    7 mi · 17 min · County Road 65

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 46

    27 mi · 31 min · State Highway 46

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 61

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 61

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 4th Main Avenue

    1338 ft · 37 sec · 4th Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jud and Marion.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 46
27 mi · 75%
County Road 65
6.99 mi · 19%
County Road 61
1.66 mi · 5%
4th Main Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
73rd Avenue Southeast
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 46

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 46

27 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adrian
00h 26m from Jud
Leave By
4:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Jud 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 Jud to Marion?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Adrian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Jud and 18.1 miles from Marion.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Jud and Partly Sunny near Marion.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jud and Marion. Straight-line distance: 27.34 mi (44 km).

Jud

#1 Jud

City in LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population70
Coordinates46.5260900, -98.8956600
Altitude530
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

City in North Dakota, United States

Population130
Coordinates46.6072000, -98.3323200
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Jud (-98.89566, 46.52609)
End: Marion (-98.33232, 46.6072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.14
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.07 $10.14
Mid-grade $4.41 $5.64 $11.29
Premium $4.88 $6.24 $12.48
Diesel $6.04 $7.73 $15.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Jud and Marion. The current time is 11:01:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.