How far is Granville, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Granville, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.72 mi
01h 51m
Flight
87.97 mi
141.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.97 mi
Kilometers
141.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.72 mi
Kilometers
179.79 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Mon, Jun 1, 8:27 PM EDT
Return by in Granville
Mon, Jun 1, 10:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granville
2026-06-01T18:36
Arrive Parkersburg
Mon, Jun 1, 8:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granville
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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Granville
55.8 mi
00h 55m
To Parkersburg
55.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1273 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dents Run Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dents Run Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on North Dents Run Road

    2823 ft · 1 min · North Dents Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fairmont Road

    987 ft · 19 sec · Fairmont Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    33 mi · 35 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ann Street

    132 m · 23 sec · Ann Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    131 m · 22 sec · 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Juliana Street

    103 m · 11 sec · Juliana Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.2 mi · 67%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
33 mi · 30%
Dents Run Boulevard
0.85 mi · 1%
North Dents Run Road
0.53 mi
Fairmont Road
0.51 mi
WV 14
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 55m from Granville
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Granville 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 Granville to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Granville and 55.9 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Granville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parkersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granville and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 87.97 mi (141.58 km).

Granville

#1 Granville

Town in West Virginia

Population3,156
Coordinates39.6459100, -79.9872900
Altitude248
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: Main Street (-79.987212, 39.645946)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.61 $31.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.45 $34.90
Premium $4.78 $18.83 $37.65
Diesel $5.62 $22.16 $44.32

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 Granville and Parkersburg. The current time is 18:36:12.

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.