How far is Glenville, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Glenville, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glenville and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenville and Parkersburg.
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Start on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Turn right onto Third Run Road
3 mi · 5 min · Third Run Road
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Turn right onto Newberne Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Newberne Road
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Turn slight left onto Bull Fork Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bull Fork Road
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Continue on Tanner Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tanner Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
2759 ft · 58 sec · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
15.6 mi · 23 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Staunton Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
8 mi · 12 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton Turnpike
13.5 mi · 20 min · Staunton Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Staunton Avenue
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Take the ramp left
774 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
1.1 mi · 1 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 Glenville 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.
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
15.6 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Glenville and Patchy 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 Glenville to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Glenville and 40.6 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cairo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenville and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 45.11 mi (72.59 km).
#1 Glenville
County seat in West Virginia
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342600, -80.8376000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
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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