How far is Lewisburg, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.74 mi
03h 02m
Flight
117.82 mi
189.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.82 mi
Kilometers
189.61 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.74 mi
Kilometers
303.75 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Mon, Apr 27, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-27T15:25
Arrive Parkersburg
Mon, Apr 27, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Bank
WV

Place in West Virginia, USA

From Lewisburg
94.3 mi
01h 31m
To Parkersburg
94.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    22 m · 9 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    49 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

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

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  12. 12

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewisburg 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
71.9 mi · 38%
West Virginia Turnpike
60.9 mi · 32%
North Jefferson Street
50.8 mi · 27%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.86 mi
Division Street
0.84 mi
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.9 mi
117.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bank
01h 31m from Lewisburg
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewisburg and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Lewisburg and 94.5 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lewisburg and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near East Bank

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 East Bank and the surrounding midpoint area.
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.5 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
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.

RAIL

Montgomery

11 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

23 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

43 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

52 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 117.82 mi (189.61 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

City in West Virginia

Population3,766
Coordinates37.8017900, -80.4456300
Altitude634
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: West Washington Street (-80.445594, 37.80183)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.21 L · about $26.38
Round trip
$52.76
13.32 gal · 50.42 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.38 $52.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.50 $58.99
Premium $4.78 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $5.62 $37.46 $74.91

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 · Apr 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Parkersburg. The current time is 15:25:20.

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.