How far is Hurricane, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Hurricane, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
105.22 mi
01h 36m
Flight
62.7 mi
100.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.7 mi
Kilometers
100.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.22 mi
Kilometers
169.34 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Thu, May 14, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Hurricane
Fri, May 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurricane
2026-05-14T20:52
Arrive Parkersburg
Thu, May 14, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurricane
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
Point Pleasant
WV

City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States

From Hurricane
47 mi
00h 48m
To Parkersburg
58.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 14 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Trail

    1059 ft · 20 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Teays Valley Road

    634 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road

    1493 ft · 28 sec · Hurricane Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 34: Teays Valley

    1281 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Teays Valley Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Teays Valley Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1876 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

    32.4 mi · 37 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Pomeroy, Galliopolis

    1154 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    20 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 68 North: Downtown

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurricane 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fruth-Lanham Highway
32.4 mi · 31%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 6%
Hurricane Creek Road
4.86 mi · 5%
Teays Valley Road
2.52 mi · 2%
SR 7
1.2 mi · 1%
WV 68 North
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fruth-Lanham Highway

Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

32.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Point Pleasant
00h 48m from Hurricane
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hurricane and Mostly Clear near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Point Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Hurricane and 58.2 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hurricane and Mostly Clear near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Point Pleasant

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Point Pleasant, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Point Pleasant.

RAIL

Huntington

55 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

59 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Charleston

69 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

73 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurricane and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 62.7 mi (100.9 km).

Hurricane

#1 Hurricane

City in West Virginia

Population6,389
Coordinates38.4325900, -82.0201400
Altitude214
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: (-82.020099, 38.43259)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $14.70
Round trip
$29.39
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.70 $29.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.43 $32.86
Premium $4.78 $17.73 $35.45
Diesel $5.62 $20.87 $41.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hurricane and Parkersburg. The current time is 20:52:17.

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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.