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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of West Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Kopperston Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Kopperston Road
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Continue on Pond Fork Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pond Fork Road
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Continue on Pond Fork Road
31.1 mi · 46 min · Pond Fork Road
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Continue on Madison Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
3019 ft · 51 sec · State Street
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Turn straight onto Smoot Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smoot Avenue
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Turn left
27.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, I 77, I 79, US 119 North: Charleston, Beckley
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
70 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
1654 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Continue on Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street
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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 Oceana 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.
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.
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.
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.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oceana and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 108.85 mi (175.18 km).
#1 Oceana
Human settlement in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 37.6920600, -81.6240000 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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