How far is Clarksburg, WV from Parsons, WV?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, WV to Parsons, WV is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barbour County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Parsons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Parsons.
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Start on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
539 ft · 11 sec · Marshall Street
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Continue on Buckhannon Avenue
857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue
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Continue on Buckhannon Pike
7.8 mi · 13 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
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Turn straight onto Barbour Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Barbour Pike
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Continue on Elk Creek Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Elk Creek Road
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Turn left onto Buckhannon Road
1810 ft · 31 sec · Buckhannon Road
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Continue on Mansfield Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Drive
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Turn right onto Blue & Gray Expressway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3035 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Barbour County Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway
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Turn left onto Nestorville Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Nestorville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Pike
1975 ft · 31 sec · Morgantown Pike
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Turn right onto Mountaineer Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Mountaineer Road
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Continue on Mountaineer Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Mountaineer Highway
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Turn right onto Cheat Valley Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Cheat Valley Highway
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Continue on Chestnut Street
2635 ft · 50 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
14 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksburg and Parsons.
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.
Mountaineer Highway
Continue on Mountaineer Highway
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Clarksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parsons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Parsons?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Philippi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Clarksburg and 27.8 miles from Parsons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.43 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Clarksburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Parsons.
Stop Ideas Near Philippi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Philippi.
Grantsville, MD
Connellsville station
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 37.75 mi (60.75 km).
#1 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsons
City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.0964900, -79.6809000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsons (-79.6809, 39.09649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $9.31 | $18.61 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
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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