How far is Kingwood, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Kingwood, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
127.03 mi
02h 18m
Flight
101.31 mi
163.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.31 mi
Kilometers
163.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.03 mi
Kilometers
204.43 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Sat, May 30, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Kingwood
Sun, May 31, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingwood
2026-05-30T20:46
Arrive Parkersburg
Sat, May 30, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingwood
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 Milford
WV

Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Kingwood
64.1 mi
01h 09m
To Parkersburg
62.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sigler Street

    24 m · 9 sec · South Sigler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2273 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kingwood Pike

    1634 ft · 35 sec · Kingwood Pike

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto South Robert Stone Way

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Robert Stone Way

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gladesville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Flat Rocks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gladesville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grafton Road

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Goshen Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Goshen Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    25.8 mi · 28 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  14. 14

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

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingwood 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.2 mi · 59%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
25.8 mi · 20%
Morgantown Street
6.33 mi · 5%
Gladesville Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
5.06 mi · 4%
Goshen Road
3.89 mi · 3%
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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Milford
01h 09m from Kingwood
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingwood and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Kingwood and 62.9 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingwood and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near West Milford

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 West Milford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Clarksburg Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg , WV
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Milford.

RAIL

Connellsville station

114 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingwood and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 101.31 mi (163.05 km).

Kingwood

#1 Kingwood

City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

Population3,047
Coordinates39.4717600, -79.6833900
Altitude553
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: South Sigler Street (-79.683648, 39.471763)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.97 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
8.96 gal · 33.94 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.75 $35.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.84 $39.68
Premium $4.78 $21.41 $42.81
Diesel $5.62 $25.20 $50.39

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingwood and Parkersburg. The current time is 20:46:04.

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.