How far is Gilbert Creek, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Gilbert Creek, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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 54m.
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 Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert Creek and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert Creek and Parkersburg.
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Start on Gilbert Creek Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Gilbert Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
15 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 119 North: Charleston
1271 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
52.4 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 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 Gilbert Creek 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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Gilbert Creek and 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 Gilbert Creek to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
South Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Gilbert Creek and 84.4 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gilbert Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near South Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Charleston.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert Creek and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 118.21 mi (190.24 km).
#1 Gilbert Creek
Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 37.5759400, -81.8948400 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.86 | $55.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.79 | $65.58 |
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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