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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Washington Street
5 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1702 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckhannon Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Buckhannon Avenue
857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue
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Continue on Marshall Street
2099 ft · 49 sec · Marshall Street
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Turn left
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
72.9 mi · 1 hr 25 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
2857 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Juliana Street
740 ft · 27 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 Nutter Fort and Parkersburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nutter Fort and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.9 km).
#1 Nutter Fort
City in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,501 |
| Coordinates | 39.2634200, -80.3198100 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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