How far is Morgantown, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgantown and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgantown and Parkersburg.
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Start on High Street
748 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Street
577 ft · 30 sec · Kirk Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Don Knotts Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Don Knotts Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 68 West
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2240 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown
1411 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Ann Street
132 m · 23 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
131 m · 22 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Juliana Street
103 m · 11 sec · Juliana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown and Parkersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown 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 Morgantown to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 55.4 miles from Morgantown and 57.6 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 89.25 mi (143.64 km).
#1 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30,847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6295300, -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.2667400, -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.06 | $38.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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