How far is Charleston, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charleston and Parkersburg is 63.47 miles (102.14 km).
Flight distance from Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WV is 63.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Charleston to Parkersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Parkersburg, West Virginia is: 81.38 miles (130.98 km) by car.
Driving from Charleston to Parkersburg will take approximately 01 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29009 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°16'0"N 81°33'41"W |
| Latitude | 39.2667400 |
| Longitude | -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Parkersburg: Juliana Street (-81.56142,39.266643)
Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Parkersburg
The distance between Charleston and Parkersburg is 131 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Charleston and Parkersburg. The current time is 09:25:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.87 liters (2.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Parkersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Parkersburg is $9.72 (diesel $12.17).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $9.72 | $10.71 | $11.69 | $12.17 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Parkersburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
