How far is Chapmanville, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Chapmanville, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.89 mi
01h 56m
Flight
92.67 mi
149.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.67 mi
Kilometers
149.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.89 mi
Kilometers
194.56 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Sat, May 30, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Chapmanville
Sat, May 30, 12:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapmanville
2026-05-30T08:59
Arrive Parkersburg
Sat, May 30, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapmanville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Chapmanville
60.3 mi
00h 58m
To Parkersburg
60.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chapmanville and Parkersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    30 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    10 m · 8 sec · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    900 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    42.7 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley

    1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  13. 13

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapmanville 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
72 mi · 60%
Lincoln Highway
42.9 mi · 35%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 2%
I 64 East
1 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

70 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
00h 58m from Chapmanville
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chapmanville and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chapmanville to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Chapmanville and 60.5 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.91 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chapmanville and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

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 Sissonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 14.2 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
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapmanville and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 92.67 mi (149.13 km).

Chapmanville

#1 Chapmanville

City in Logan County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,078
Coordinates37.9737100, -82.0173500
Altitude195
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: (-82.017644, 37.973697)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.91
Round trip
$33.83
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.91 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.78 $20.40 $40.80
Diesel $5.62 $24.01 $48.03

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapmanville and Parkersburg. The current time is 08:59:51.

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.