How far is Kenova, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Kenova, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenova and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenova and Parkersburg.
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Start on 14th Street
15 m · 9 sec · 14th Street
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Continue on 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2, WV 193: Barboursville
1481 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Turn right onto Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
20.2 mi · 23 min · Huntington Road
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Take the exit slight right
1701 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Pomeroy, Galliopolis
1154 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left
20 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 68 North: Downtown
1.4 km · 1 min
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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 Kenova and Parkersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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24.6 mi · 00h 29m
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 Kenova and Sunny near Parkersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenova to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Kenova and 54.2 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kenova and Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Charleston
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenova and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 81.18 mi (130.64 km).
#1 Kenova
City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,943 |
| Coordinates | 38.3989700, -82.5782100 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.48 | $42.97 |
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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