How far is Mannington, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Mannington, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
97.05 mi
01h 52m
Flight
67.55 mi
108.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.55 mi
Kilometers
108.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.05 mi
Kilometers
156.18 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Mannington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mannington
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Parkersburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mannington
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 Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Mannington
48.5 mi
00h 56m
To Parkersburg
48.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    146 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Highway 250

    4.8 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 250

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2518 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Shinnston Pike

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Shinnston Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Corridor D

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mannington and Parkersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
70.4 mi · 73%
Main Street
7.76 mi · 8%
Shinnston Pike
7.48 mi · 8%
United States Highway 250
5.31 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.08 mi · 1%
WV 14
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

70.4 mi · 01h 22m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 56m from Mannington
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mannington and 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 Mannington to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Mannington and 48.5 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mannington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mannington and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 67.55 mi (108.71 km).

Mannington

#1 Mannington

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,010
Coordinates39.5309200, -80.3434200
Altitude297
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: Water Street (-80.343532, 39.530818)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mannington and Parkersburg. The current time is 21:21:11.

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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.