How far is Marion, ND from Jud, ND?

The driving distance from Marion, ND to Jud, ND is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
36.13 mi
00h 40m
Flight
27.34 mi
44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
36.13 mi
Kilometers
58.14 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jud
Fri, Nov 6, 12:30 PM CST
Return by in Marion
Fri, Nov 6, 1:10 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-11-06T11:49
Arrive Jud
Fri, Nov 6, 12:30 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Adrian
ND

Township in LaMoure County, North Dakota

From Marion
18 mi
00h 20m
To Jud
18.1 mi
00h 20m

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
24°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Main Avenue

    1338 ft · 42 sec · 4th Main Avenue

  2. 2

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

    1.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 61

  3. 3

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

    27 mi · 31 min · State Highway 46

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 65

    7 mi · 17 min · County Road 65

  5. 5

    Continue on 73rd Avenue Southeast

    157 m · 23 sec · 73rd Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1065 ft · 29 sec · Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19.4 / 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 left 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 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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adrian
00h 20m from Marion
Leave By
7:10 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marion and Areas Of Fog near Jud.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marion to Jud?

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

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

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 8.8 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 7:10 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 Partly Sunny around Marion and Areas Of Fog near Jud.

Flight Path Map

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

Marion

#1 Marion

City in North Dakota, United States

Population130
Coordinates46.6072000, -98.3323200
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Jud

#2 Jud

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

Population70
Coordinates46.5260900, -98.8956600
Altitude530
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Main Avenue (-98.332321, 46.607139)
End: Central Avenue (-98.89557, 46.526025)

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 30m
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 Marion and Jud. The current time is 11:49:55.

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.