How far is Oceana, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Oceana, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
150.87 mi
02h 51m
Flight
108.85 mi
175.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.85 mi
Kilometers
175.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.87 mi
Kilometers
242.8 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Mon, May 25, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Oceana
Mon, May 25, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceana
2026-05-25T09:57
Arrive Parkersburg
Mon, May 25, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oceana
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Charleston
WV

The capital of West Virginia.

From Oceana
75.4 mi
01h 25m
To Parkersburg
75.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oceana and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Kopperston Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Kopperston Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pond Fork Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pond Fork Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pond Fork Road

    31.1 mi · 46 min · Pond Fork Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Street

    3019 ft · 51 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Smoot Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    27.1 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  16. 16

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  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 Oceana 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
72 mi · 48%
Pond Fork Road
35.3 mi · 23%
Kopperston Road
5.58 mi · 4%
Madison Avenue
2.44 mi · 2%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 1%
Smoot Avenue
1.91 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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
01h 25m from Oceana
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Oceana and Chance Rain Showers near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oceana to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Oceana and 75.5 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Oceana and Chance Rain Showers near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston

1 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

33 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

65 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Huntington

71 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oceana and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 108.85 mi (175.18 km).

Oceana

#1 Oceana

Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,195
Coordinates37.6920600, -81.6240000
Altitude385
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: Kopperston Road (-81.623946, 37.692023)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.15 L · about $21.07
Round trip
$42.15
10.64 gal · 40.3 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.07 $42.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.78 $25.42 $50.84
Diesel $5.62 $29.92 $59.84

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Oceana and Parkersburg. The current time is 09:57:25.

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.