How far is Chester, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Chester, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Parkersburg.
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Start on the route
11 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Carolina Avenue
2884 ft · 2 min · Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Continue on Washington Street
9.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street
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Continue on North Chester Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Chester Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
86 m · 5 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ridge Avenue
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Continue on County Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
773 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard
2057 ft · 52 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
34 mi · 44 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1453 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road
2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road
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Continue straight
2318 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Continue on Energy Road
21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Take the exit right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
3.1 mi · 4 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown
1411 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2857 ft · 1 min
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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 Chester and Parkersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dean Martin Boulevard
Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
34 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chester and Patchy 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 Chester to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Chester and 80.4 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.80 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chester and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
Moundsville City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 107.01 mi (172.22 km).
#1 Chester
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 40.6131200, -80.5628500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
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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