How far is Glendale, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Glendale, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
82.28 mi
01h 42m
Flight
63.8 mi
102.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.8 mi
Kilometers
102.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.28 mi
Kilometers
132.42 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Glendale
Fri, Oct 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-10-15T20:45
Arrive Parkersburg
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
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
Sistersville
WV

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Glendale
39.6 mi
00h 51m
To Parkersburg
42.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wheeling Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wheeling Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Lafayette Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lafayette Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 26%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 20%
3rd Street
13.8 mi · 17%
Emerson Avenue
8.56 mi · 10%
North 4th Avenue
4.96 mi · 6%
Vine Street
4.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Energy Road

Continue on Energy Road

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sistersville
00h 51m from Glendale
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Glendale and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Sistersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Glendale and 42.7 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glendale and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 63.8 mi (102.67 km).

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#1 Glendale

Glendale is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9492400, -80.7542500
Altitude211
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: Wheeling Avenue (-80.754167, 39.949241)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.99 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
5.8 gal · 21.98 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.67 $13.55 $27.11
Premium $5.12 $14.85 $29.70
Diesel $6.36 $18.46 $36.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Parkersburg. The current time is 20:45:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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