How far is Mount Hope, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Mount Hope, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
101.15 mi
01h 46m
Flight
80.29 mi
129.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.29 mi
Kilometers
129.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.15 mi
Kilometers
162.78 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Hope
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Parkersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Hope
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
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Mount Hope
50.5 mi
00h 53m
To Parkersburg
50.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Hope and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1542 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaughters Creek

    6.2 mi · 24 min · Slaughters Creek

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1329 ft · 42 sec · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1121 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    15.9 mi · 18 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  14. 14

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Hope 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
71.9 mi · 71%
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 16%
Slaughters Creek
6.16 mi · 6%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 2%
Camden Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.84 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
00h 53m from Mount Hope
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Hope and Mostly Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Hope to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Mount Hope and 50.6 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Hope and Mostly Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripley, 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 Ripley.

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Hope and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 80.29 mi (129.22 km).

Mount Hope

#1 Mount Hope

City in West Virginia

Population1,259
Coordinates38.1051000, -81.5181700
Altitude505
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: County Highway 14/02 (-81.518161, 38.105101)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Hope and Parkersburg. The current time is 00:10:53.

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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.