How far is Boaz, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Boaz, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.92 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.28 mi
11.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.28 mi
Kilometers
11.71 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.92 mi
Kilometers
14.35 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM EDT
Return by in Boaz
Tue, Apr 14, 6:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boaz
2026-04-14T17:44
Arrive Parkersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boaz
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Hills
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Boaz
4.3 mi
00h 08m
To Parkersburg
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Boaz and Parkersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    152 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Williams Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Williams Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rosemar Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rosemar Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Emerson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    59 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ohio Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    131 m · 22 sec · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Juliana Street

    103 m · 11 sec · Juliana Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosemar Road
3.82 mi · 43%
Williams Highway
1.68 mi · 19%
Emerson Avenue
1.6 mi · 18%
Ohio Avenue
1.4 mi · 16%
4th Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Juliana Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rosemar Road

Turn left onto Rosemar Road

3.82 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 08m from Boaz
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boaz 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 Boaz to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Boaz and 4.5 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Hills, 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 North Hills.

RAIL

Charleston

108 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boaz and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 7.28 mi (11.71 km).

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#1 Boaz

Boaz is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3614600, -81.5020700
Altitude198
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: County Route 21/13 (-81.502197, 39.361562)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.23
Round trip
$2.46
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.23 $2.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.37 $2.75
Premium $4.78 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.62 $1.74 $3.49

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 Boaz and Parkersburg. The current time is 17:44:52.

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.