How far is Ohio County, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Ohio County, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 01h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ohio County and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio County and Parkersburg.
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Start on Chapel Hill Road
1656 ft · 1 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn right onto Stewarts Hill Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Stewarts Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peters Run Road
1634 ft · 46 sec · Peters Run Road
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Turn right onto Warden Run Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Warden Run Road
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Turn straight onto Bethany Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Pike
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Turn right onto National Road
3015 ft · 1 min · National Road
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Take the ramp slight left
780 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1250 ft · 19 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 South, WV 2 South: Moundsville
760 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
633 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Lafayette Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Continue on Energy Road
21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Take the exit right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
3.1 mi · 4 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 Ohio County and Parkersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Energy Road
Continue on Energy Road
21.6 mi · 00h 26m
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 Ohio County and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Parkersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ohio County to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Paden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Ohio County and 70.2 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ohio County and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Parkersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ohio County and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 76.17 mi (122.58 km).
#1 Ohio County
County in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 41,182 |
| Coordinates | 40.0969200, -80.6190600 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
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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