How far is Parkersburg, WV from Augusta, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Augusta, WV is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Augusta.
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Start on Juliana Street
137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street
111 m · 20 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Take the ramp left
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North
3217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
70.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Truck South
1241 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Vocke Road Southwest
2265 ft · 42 sec · Vocke Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · McMullen Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Patriot Parkway Southwest
2690 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Cumberland Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on North High Street
2240 ft · 45 sec · North High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Northwestern Turnpike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Augusta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Corridor D
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Augusta?
The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morgantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Parkersburg and 107.7 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.06 one way or $60.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Morgantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgantown.
Connellsville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 156.37 mi (251.65 km).
#1 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.2667400, -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Augusta
Augusta is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2953800, -78.6377900 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Augusta (-78.63779, 39.29538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $30.06 | $60.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.62 | $67.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.27 | $72.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.69 | $85.37 |
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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