How far is Nutter Fort, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Nutter Fort, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
76.04 mi
01h 19m
Flight
66.42 mi
106.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.42 mi
Kilometers
106.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.04 mi
Kilometers
122.37 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Mon, May 4, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Nutter Fort
Mon, May 4, 11:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nutter Fort
2026-05-04T21:07
Arrive Parkersburg
Mon, May 4, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nutter Fort
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
Pennsboro
WV

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

From Nutter Fort
38 mi
00h 39m
To Parkersburg
38.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Nutter Fort and Parkersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nutter Fort and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1702 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckhannon Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Buckhannon Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Buckhannon Avenue

    857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Marshall Street

    2099 ft · 49 sec · Marshall Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1707 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nutter Fort 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
72.9 mi · 96%
Buckhannon Pike
0.81 mi · 1%
Marshall Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.32 mi
WV 14
0.27 mi
Buckhannon Avenue
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

72.9 mi · 01h 25m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pennsboro
00h 39m from Nutter Fort
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nutter Fort 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 Nutter Fort to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Pennsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Nutter Fort and 38.1 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nutter Fort and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pennsboro

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

119 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nutter Fort and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.9 km).

Nutter Fort

#1 Nutter Fort

City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,501
Coordinates39.2634200, -80.3198100
Altitude322
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: Washington Street (-80.319828, 39.263407)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.23
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.62 $21.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $4.78 $12.81 $25.61
Diesel $5.62 $15.07 $30.14

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 Nutter Fort and Parkersburg. The current time is 21:07:52.

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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.