How far is Augusta, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Augusta, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.27 mi
03h 48m
Flight
156.37 mi
251.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.37 mi
Kilometers
251.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.27 mi
Kilometers
349.66 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Parkersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 9:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Morgantown
WV

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

From Augusta
107.5 mi
01h 54m
To Parkersburg
109.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Parkersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwestern Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    3 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North High Street

    2240 ft · 38 sec · North High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Cumberland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Frankfort Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Frankfort Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rocket Center Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest

    2667 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest

    1470 ft · 52 sec · Warrior Drive Southwest

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto National Highway

    1552 ft · 29 sec · National Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · National Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Parkersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.2 mi · 35%
National Freeway
70.2 mi · 32%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 13%
Cumberland Road
10.6 mi · 5%
Frankfort Highway
7.68 mi · 4%
Northwestern Turnpike
5.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

75.2 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
156.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgantown
01h 54m from Augusta
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Augusta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morgantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.5 miles from Augusta and 109.8 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Augusta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Morgantown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morgantown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgantown.

RAIL

Connellsville station

53 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

74 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Greensburg

83 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Frostburg, MD

88 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 156.37 mi (251.65 km).

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#1 Augusta

Augusta is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2953800, -78.6377900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Parkersburg

#2 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwestern Turnpike (-78.637746, 39.295367)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.02 L · about $30.38
Round trip
$60.76
15.34 gal · 58.04 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.38 $60.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.97 $67.94
Premium $4.78 $36.65 $73.29
Diesel $5.62 $43.14 $86.27

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 West Virginia · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Parkersburg. The current time is 17:44:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.