How far is Kulm, ND from Marion, ND?

The driving distance from Kulm, ND to Marion, ND is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.79 mi
01h 07m
Flight
36.11 mi
58.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.11 mi
Kilometers
58.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.79 mi
Kilometers
88.17 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Fri, Nov 6, 2:34 PM CST
Return by in Kulm
Fri, Nov 6, 3:41 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kulm
2026-11-06T13:26
Arrive Marion
Fri, Nov 6, 2:34 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kulm
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 Kulm
27.3 mi
00h 33m
To Marion
27.4 mi
00h 33m

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
18 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 Kulm and Marion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street Southeast

    1423 ft · 1 min · 1st Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 56

    1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 56

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 13

    14 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    110 m · 14 sec · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Turn left

    19 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 46

    18 mi · 21 min · State Highway 46

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 61

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 61

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 4th Main Avenue

    1338 ft · 37 sec · 4th Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kulm 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 46
18 mi · 33%
State Highway 13
14.1 mi · 26%
County Road 61
1.66 mi · 3%
1st Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
State Highway 56
0.7 mi · 1%
1st Street Southeast
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

19 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adrian
00h 33m from Kulm
Leave By
4:16 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Kulm 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 Kulm to Marion?

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 27.3 miles from Kulm and 27.4 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kulm and Marion. Straight-line distance: 36.11 mi (58.12 km).

Kulm

#1 Kulm

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

Population335
Coordinates46.3019100, -98.9481600
Altitude601
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

City in North Dakota, United States

Population130
Coordinates46.6072000, -98.3323200
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Kulm (-98.94816, 46.30191)
End: Marion (-98.33232, 46.6072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.29
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.64 $15.29
Mid-grade $4.41 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.88 $9.41 $18.82
Diesel $6.04 $11.65 $23.30

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 Kulm and Marion. The current time is 13:26:55.

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.