How far is Bluewell, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Bluewell, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluewell and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluewell and Parkersburg.
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Start on Old Wv 20
33 m · 5 sec · Old Wv 20
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Turn right
771 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto New Hope Road
9.5 mi · 17 min · New Hope Road
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Turn right onto Morrison Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Morrison Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluefield Road
127 m · 9 sec · Bluefield Road
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Turn right onto Stafford Drive
2005 ft · 40 sec · Stafford Drive
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Turn right onto Ingleside Road
1243 ft · 30 sec · Ingleside Road
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Continue on Princeton-Ingleside Road
113 m · 10 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road
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Turn sharp left onto Big Laurel Highway
2.9 mi · 4 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 Bluewell 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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bluewell 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 Bluewell to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Bluewell and 97.6 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bluewell and 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 Bluewell and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 136.01 mi (218.88 km).
#1 Bluewell
Bluewell is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3126200, -81.2598200 |
| Altitude | 791 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.40 | $74.80 |
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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