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Trip from Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

50.4 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Martin, ND, ND

Martin, ND

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Downtown Pickardville, ND, ND

Pickardville, ND

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Trip Overview

Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND is 50.4 miles and takes about 1 hour via State Highway 14, State Highway 200, and US-52, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route covers a short distance across the Great Plains region of North Dakota. Given its highway-focused profile and brief duration, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a quick journey. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Consider this if you need a simple, low-stress drive with minimal time commitment.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 50.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the 50.4 miles spent on major roads like State Highway 14, State Highway 200, and US-52. You'll experience long stretches of open highway, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 27.6 miles on State Highway 14. The road offers a consistent driving experience, characterized by smooth pavement and relatively straight paths typical of the Great Plains. Expect a steady pace with minimal traffic, allowing for a relaxed journey on these primary arteries.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 14 and State Highway 200. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND is easy. At 1h with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Herr Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 52 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street

Turn right onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Herr Avenue

Turn right onto Herr Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 52 / 1st Street

Turn left onto US 52 / 1st Street

Navigation decision point

4
7 mi into trip | ~8m in | ND 14 / State Highway 14

Turn left onto ND 14 / State Highway 14

Navigation decision point

4
34.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | ND 200 / State Highway 200

Turn right onto ND 200 / State Highway 200

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 14 27.6 mi 31m
State Highway 200 15 mi 18m
US-52 6.7 mi 7m
Avenue A East 0.7 mi 2m
1st Street 0.2 mi <1m
Herr Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Ballman Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 14 — 27.6 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martin, ND and Pickardville, ND.

1

Start on Ballman Avenue

114 ft · 10 sec · Ballman Avenue
2

Turn right onto 2nd Street

185 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto Herr Avenue

376 ft · 15 sec · Herr Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 52

0.2 mi · 14 sec · 1st Street
5

Continue on US 52

6.7 mi · 7 min · US-52
6

Turn left onto ND 14

28 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14
7

Turn right onto ND 200

8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 200
8

Continue on ND 200

0.7 mi · 2 min · Avenue A East
9

Continue on ND 200

6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 200
10

Turn right

392 ft · 17 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.2 mi from Martin, ND · 29m into the drive

Downtown Denhoff, ND, ND

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denhoff, ND

25 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Denhoff, ND to Pickardville, ND

16 mi · 22m

Pacing Suggestions

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denhoff, ND

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Martin, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pickardville, ND

The final approach into Pickardville, ND usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.88 one way

$15.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.65 $17.30
premium $4.89 $9.70 $19.40
diesel $5.61 $11.13 $22.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Martin, ND

Morning in Martin on Friday

Local time

11:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pickardville, ND

Morning in Pickardville on Friday

Local time

11:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 14, State Highway 200, US-52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Martin, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND is easy. At 1h with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Herr Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 52 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Martin, ND to Pickardville, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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