How far is Fayetteville, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.41 mi
02h 14m
Flight
87.43 mi
140.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.43 mi
Kilometers
140.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.41 mi
Kilometers
216.32 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Mon, Jun 1, 3:34 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Mon, Jun 1, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-06-01T13:20
Arrive Parkersburg
Mon, Jun 1, 3:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Fayetteville
64.7 mi
01h 07m
To Parkersburg
69.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Parkersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Street

    13.5 mi · 23 min · North Court Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Midland Trail

    22.2 mi · 34 min · Midland Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Kanawha Boulevard East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kanawha Boulevard East

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2528 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    15.9 mi · 18 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  12. 12

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Parkersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
71.9 mi · 53%
Midland Trail
22.2 mi · 17%
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 12%
North Court Street
13.5 mi · 10%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 2%
Kanawha Boulevard East
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
01h 07m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Partly Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Fayetteville and 69.7 miles from Parkersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Partly Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sissonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 10 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 87.43 mi (140.7 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population2,684
Coordinates38.0528900, -81.1039900
Altitude554
CountryUnited States
Parkersburg

#2 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: North Court Street (-81.103978, 38.0529)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.55
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.78 $37.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.99 $41.99
Premium $4.78 $22.65 $45.30
Diesel $5.62 $26.66 $53.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Parkersburg. The current time is 13:20:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.