How far is Hinton, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Hinton, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 167 miles (268.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
167.03 mi
02h 46m
Flight
115.9 mi
186.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.9 mi
Kilometers
186.52 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.03 mi
Kilometers
268.81 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Thu, May 14, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hinton
Thu, May 14, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinton
2026-05-13T21:49
Arrive Parkersburg
Thu, May 14, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinton
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
Coal Fork
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Hinton
83.5 mi
01h 23m
To Parkersburg
83.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Temple Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Temple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on WV 20

    1.7 mi · 2 min · WV 20

  5. 5

    Continue on Meadow Creek Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Meadow Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  15. 15

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  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 Hinton and Parkersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
71.9 mi · 43%
West Virginia Turnpike
60.9 mi · 36%
Meadow Creek Road
25.5 mi · 15%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 1%
Temple Street
1.84 mi · 1%
WV 20
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal Fork
01h 23m from Hinton
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hinton and 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 Hinton to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Coal Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Hinton and 83.6 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hinton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Coal Fork

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coal Fork and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Charleston City Hall

Charleston , WV
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Fork.

RAIL

Charleston

12 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

23 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

56 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

65 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinton and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 115.9 mi (186.52 km).

Hinton

#1 Hinton

City in Summers County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,321
Coordinates37.6740100, -80.8892500
Altitude446
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: (-80.889225, 37.673964)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.09 $52.17
Premium $4.78 $28.14 $56.28
Diesel $5.62 $33.13 $66.25

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinton and Parkersburg. The current time is 21:49:35.

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.