How far is Craigsville, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Craigsville, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 167.8 miles (270 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
Human settlement in Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Craigsville and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Craigsville and Parkersburg.
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Start on Craigsville Road
16 m · 5 sec · Craigsville Road
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Turn left onto Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road
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Turn slight right onto Scenic Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto Hookersville
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hookersville
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Turn left onto Spruce Run Road
539 ft · 12 sec · Spruce Run Road
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
969 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit left
2065 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.8 mi · 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16: Big Otter
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto WV 16 North: Grantsville
29 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Big Otter Highway
18.9 mi · 28 min · Big Otter Highway
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Keep slight left
85 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight left
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
983 ft · 17 sec · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Parkersburg Road
25.6 mi · 38 min · Parkersburg Road
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Turn left onto Juliana Street
13.1 mi · 21 min · Juliana Street
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Take the ramp right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
1654 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Continue on Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street
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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 Craigsville and Parkersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Parkersburg Road
Continue on Parkersburg Road
25.6 mi · 00h 38m
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 Craigsville and Sunny near Parkersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Craigsville to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Grantsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Craigsville and 102.9 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.7 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Craigsville and Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Grantsville
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 Grantsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Craigsville and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 81.09 mi (130.5 km).
#1 Craigsville
Town in Virginia
| Population | 2,213 |
| Coordinates | 38.3306700, -80.6531500 |
| Altitude | 705 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.22 | $52.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.29 | $56.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.29 | $66.59 |
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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