How far is Fairlea, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Fairlea, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairlea and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairlea and Parkersburg.
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Start on West Anderson Street
20 m · 10 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn left onto Seneca Trail
1.5 mi · 2 min · Seneca Trail
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Take the ramp left
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
49 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
2342 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
60.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
70 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Fairlea and Parkersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairlea 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 Fairlea to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Fairlea and 98.9 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Fairlea and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near East Bank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks and Recreation
Smithers Municipal Building
Kanawha City Community Center
Belle City Offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairlea and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 118.77 mi (191.14 km).
#1 Fairlea
Census-designated place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,747 |
| Coordinates | 37.7806800, -80.4570200 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| 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: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.52 | $77.05 |
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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