How far is Marion, ND from Grand Rapids, ND?

The driving distance from Marion, ND to Grand Rapids, ND is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
13.86 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.4 mi
18.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.4 mi
Kilometers
18.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.86 mi
Kilometers
22.31 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Fri, Nov 6, 1:05 PM CST
Return by in Marion
Fri, Nov 6, 1:26 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-11-06T12:44
Arrive Grand Rapids
Fri, Nov 6, 1:05 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Dickey
ND

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

From Marion
6.9 mi
00h 10m
To Grand Rapids
7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
22°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM CST
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Grand Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Main Avenue

    1338 ft · 39 sec · 4th Main Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 61

    11.4 mi · 28 min · County Road 61

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 34

    2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 34

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 9th Street North

    737 ft · 32 sec · 9th Street North

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 61
11.4 mi · 82%
County Road 34
2.07 mi · 15%
4th Main Avenue
0.25 mi · 2%
9th Street North
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 61

At the end of the road, 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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickey
00h 10m from Marion
Leave By
7:48 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marion and Patchy Fog near Grand Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marion to Grand Rapids?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 Marion and 7 miles from Grand Rapids.

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 7:48 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 Partly Sunny around Marion and Patchy Fog near Grand Rapids.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 11.4 mi (18.34 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in North Dakota, United States

Population130
Coordinates46.6072000, -98.3323200
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grand Rapids

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population85
Coordinates46.4444200, -98.3706500
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Main Avenue (-98.332321, 46.607139)
End: 9th Street North (-98.370628, 46.444443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.94
Round trip
$3.88
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Grand Rapids. The current time is 12:44:10.

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.