How far is LaMoure, ND from Marion, ND?

The driving distance from LaMoure, ND to Marion, ND is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.72 mi
00h 45m
Flight
17.37 mi
27.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.37 mi
Kilometers
27.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.72 mi
Kilometers
30.13 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Fri, Nov 6, 2:12 PM CST
Return by in LaMoure
Fri, Nov 6, 2:57 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LaMoure
2026-11-06T13:26
Arrive Marion
Fri, Nov 6, 2:12 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in LaMoure
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Grand Rapids
ND

City in North Dakota, United States of America

From LaMoure
9.4 mi
00h 22m
To Marion
9.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
22°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM CST
Wind
13 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 LaMoure and Marion.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street Southwest

    95 m · 9 sec · Main Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    2154 ft · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Northwest

    1862 ft · 51 sec · 6th Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 61

    5.4 mi · 13 min · County Road 61

  5. 5

    Continue on 67th Street Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 67th Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 61

    11.4 mi · 28 min · County Road 61

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 4th Main Avenue

    1338 ft · 37 sec · 4th Main Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 61
16.8 mi · 90%
67th Street Southeast
0.87 mi · 5%
Main Street Northwest
0.41 mi · 2%
6th Avenue Northwest
0.35 mi · 2%
4th Main Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
Main Street Southwest
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 61

Turn right 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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Rapids
00h 22m from LaMoure
Leave By
7:00 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving LaMoure 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 LaMoure to Marion?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Grand Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from LaMoure and 9.4 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around LaMoure and Partly Sunny near Marion.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LaMoure and Marion. Straight-line distance: 17.37 mi (27.95 km).

LaMoure

#1 LaMoure

City in North Dakota

Population884
Coordinates46.3571900, -98.2945400
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Marion

#2 Marion

City in North Dakota, United States

Population130
Coordinates46.6072000, -98.3323200
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: LaMoure (-98.29454, 46.35719)
End: Marion (-98.33232, 46.6072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.61 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.41 $2.91 $5.82
Premium $4.88 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $6.04 $3.98 $7.97

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 LaMoure and Marion. The current time is 13:26:54.

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.