How far is Montgomery, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Montgomery, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
104.47 mi
01h 44m
Flight
76.11 mi
122.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.47 mi
Kilometers
168.13 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Tue, May 12, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Parkersburg
Tue, May 12, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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 Montgomery
52.1 mi
00h 52m
To Parkersburg
52.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    8.4 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1121 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    15.9 mi · 18 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 Montgomery 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
71.9 mi · 69%
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 15%
3rd Avenue
8.69 mi · 8%
2nd Avenue
2.81 mi · 3%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 2%
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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
00h 52m from Montgomery
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 52.1 miles from Montgomery and 52.4 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sissonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 Montgomery and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 76.11 mi (122.48 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

City in West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,492
Coordinates38.1803800, -81.3284500
Altitude194
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: 2nd Avenue (-81.328448, 38.18034)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.95 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.23
7.38 gal · 27.9 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.62 $29.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.34 $32.69
Premium $4.78 $17.63 $35.26
Diesel $5.62 $20.75 $41.51

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Parkersburg. The current time is 20:17:19.

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.