How far is Logan, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Logan, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
133.79 mi
02h 10m
Flight
100.72 mi
162.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.72 mi
Kilometers
162.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.79 mi
Kilometers
215.31 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Tue, May 5, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Logan
Tue, May 5, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Logan
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive Parkersburg
Tue, May 5, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Logan
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
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Logan
66.8 mi
01h 05m
To Parkersburg
67 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Street

    5 m · 6 sec · White Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dingess Street

    587 ft · 20 sec · Dingess Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Logan Boulevard

    1402 ft · 26 sec · Logan Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3218 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 119 North: Charleston

    1271 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  16. 16

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Logan 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
72 mi · 54%
US 119 North
52.6 mi · 39%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 2%
I 64 East
1 mi · 1%
Logan Boulevard
0.87 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.86 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
01h 05m from Logan
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Logan and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Logan to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Logan and 67 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Logan and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

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 Sissonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 8 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
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 6.7 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 9.3 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 Sissonville.

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Logan and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 100.72 mi (162.09 km).

Logan

#1 Logan

City in West Virginia, United States

Population1,447
Coordinates37.8487100, -81.9934600
Altitude207
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: Dingess Street (-81.993508, 37.848728)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.87 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.39
9.44 gal · 35.74 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.70 $37.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.90 $41.81
Premium $4.78 $22.55 $45.10
Diesel $5.62 $26.55 $53.09

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Logan and Parkersburg. The current time is 23:04:57.

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.