How far is Brush Fork, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Brush Fork, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.11 mi
03h 03m
Flight
138.2 mi
222.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.2 mi
Kilometers
222.41 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.11 mi
Kilometers
301.13 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Brush Fork
Tue, Apr 14, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush Fork
2026-04-14T17:42
Arrive Parkersburg
Tue, Apr 14, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush Fork
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesapeake
WV

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

From Brush Fork
91.7 mi
01h 31m
To Parkersburg
95.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 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 Brush Fork and Parkersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush Fork and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Bramwell Road

    1048 ft · 32 sec · Old Bramwell Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Charcoal Street

    637 ft · 31 sec · Charcoal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Brushfork Road

    1094 ft · 24 sec · Brushfork Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Airport Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    137 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Big Laurel Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Big Laurel Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2112 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  15. 15

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
91.3 mi · 49%
I 77 North
71.9 mi · 38%
Big Laurel Highway
6.96 mi · 4%
Airport Road
6.12 mi · 3%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesapeake
01h 31m from Brush Fork
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brush Fork 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 Brush Fork to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 91.7 miles from Brush Fork and 95.5 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.14 one way or $52.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brush Fork 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesapeake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesapeake.

RAIL

Charleston

17 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

19 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

50 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

59 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush Fork and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 138.2 mi (222.41 km).

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#1 Brush Fork

Brush Fork is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.2809500, -81.2559300
Altitude733
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: Old Bramwell Road (-81.255923, 37.280929)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
24.99 L · about $26.14
Round trip
$52.29
13.2 gal · 49.98 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.14 $52.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.23 $58.46
Premium $4.78 $31.53 $63.07
Diesel $5.62 $37.12 $74.24

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 Brush Fork and Parkersburg. The current time is 17:42:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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