How far is Bethlehem, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Parkersburg.
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Start on Ridgecrest Road
21 m · 11 sec · Ridgecrest Road
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Continue on Ridgecrest Road
31 m · 3 sec · Ridgecrest Road
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Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
1609 ft · 32 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Continue on Spruce Street
930 ft · 20 sec · Spruce Street
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Take the ramp left
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 58 sec · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
544 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
1639 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 55 min
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Take the exit right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
3.1 mi · 4 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown
1411 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2857 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Juliana Street
740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Parkersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 250
Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethlehem and Patchy Fog then 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 Bethlehem to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Paden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Bethlehem and 66.9 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bethlehem and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 70.92 mi (114.14 km).
#1 Bethlehem
Situated in Ohio County within West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, this community rests on the hilly terrain characteristic of the surrounding Allegheny Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0439600, -80.6906400 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.2667400, -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.24 | $16.64 | $33.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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