How far is Fort Ashby, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Fort Ashby, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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City in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Ashby and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Ashby and Parkersburg.
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Start on Frankfort Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Highway
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Turn left onto Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road
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Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest
2667 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
1470 ft · 52 sec · Warrior Drive Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn sharp right onto National Highway
1552 ft · 29 sec · National Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto National Freeway
70.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · National Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Fort Ashby 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.
Corridor D
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75.2 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Ashby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parkersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Ashby to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Fort Ashby and 98.2 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 10:32 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 Mostly Sunny around Fort Ashby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
City of Fairmont
Shinnston Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Frostburg, MD
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Ashby and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 150.03 mi (241.45 km).
#1 Fort Ashby
Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,380 |
| Coordinates | 39.5031500, -78.7686300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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 28m |
| 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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