How far is Oak Hill, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Oak Hill, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
57.05 mi
01h 24m
Flight
37.61 mi
60.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.61 mi
Kilometers
60.52 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.05 mi
Kilometers
91.81 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hill
2026-04-19T03:52
Arrive Parkersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hill
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
Cairo
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Oak Hill
29.3 mi
00h 42m
To Parkersburg
27.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
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 Oak Hill and Parkersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Wright Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Wright Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Wright Road

    2881 ft · 2 min · Wright Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wright Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Wright Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Little Kanawha Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Market Street

    2550 ft · 52 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto High Street

    14.3 mi · 21 min · High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Staunton Turnpike

    721 ft · 12 sec · Staunton Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Staunton Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Staunton Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

    8 mi · 12 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Staunton Turnpike

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Staunton Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Staunton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Staunton Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    774 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Corridor D

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hill 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
16.6 mi · 29%
Staunton Turnpike
15.3 mi · 27%
High Street
14.3 mi · 25%
Staunton Avenue
4.58 mi · 8%
Little Kanawha Parkway
3.89 mi · 7%
Wright Road
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

High Street

Turn right onto High Street

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cairo
00h 42m from Oak Hill
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Oak Hill and 27.7 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hill and Mostly Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cairo

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

104 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

115 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.52 km).

Oak Hill

#1 Oak Hill

City in West Virginia

Population8,028
Coordinates38.9223100, -81.0184400
Altitude342
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 Route 35/21 (-81.0184, 38.922229)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.92
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.96 $15.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.78 $9.60 $19.21
Diesel $5.62 $11.30 $22.61

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 Oak Hill and Parkersburg. The current time is 03:52:38.

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.