How far is Barrackville, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Barrackville, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.05 mi
01h 41m
Flight
76.26 mi
122.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.26 mi
Kilometers
122.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.05 mi
Kilometers
156.19 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Barrackville
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrackville
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive Parkersburg
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrackville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Barrackville
48.5 mi
00h 50m
To Parkersburg
48.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pike Street

    3151 ft · 1 min · Pike Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Barrackville Road

    1035 ft · 35 sec · Barrackville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    769 ft · 16 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1752 ft · 56 sec · Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector

    933 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    941 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2521 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  13. 13

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

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrackville 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.2 mi · 77%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.2 mi · 17%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.26 mi · 1%
Pike Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street
0.33 mi
WV 14
0.27 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 50m from Barrackville
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barrackville and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Barrackville and 48.6 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barrackville and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrackville and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 76.26 mi (122.73 km).

Barrackville

#1 Barrackville

City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,270
Coordinates39.5037000, -80.1667500
Altitude288
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: Pike Street (-80.166657, 39.503755)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrackville and Parkersburg. The current time is 21:17:36.

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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.