How far is Bluefield, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Bluefield, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluefield and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluefield and Parkersburg.
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Start on Princeton Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Princeton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Laurel Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn left
2112 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
70 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
1654 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Continue on Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street
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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 Bluefield and Parkersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bluefield and Chance Rain Showers 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 Bluefield to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Bluefield and 95.8 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bluefield and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks and Recreation
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Belle City Offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesapeake.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluefield and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 139.19 mi (224.01 km).
#1 Bluefield
City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 37.2698400, -81.2223200 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.96 | $26.06 | $52.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.14 | $58.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.01 | $74.01 |
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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