How far is Parkersburg, WV from Barrackville, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Barrackville, WV is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
97.76 mi
01h 59m
Flight
76.26 mi
122.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.26 mi
Kilometers
122.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.76 mi
Kilometers
157.33 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrackville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-14T20:45
Arrive Barrackville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Parkersburg
48.8 mi
00h 59m
To Barrackville
49 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Juliana Street

    137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street

    111 m · 20 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    16.1 mi · 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    1.3 km · 2 min · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  15. 15

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2155 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Barrackville Road

    1035 ft · 28 sec · Barrackville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pike Street

    3151 ft · 1 min · Pike Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pike Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Barrackville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.3 mi · 77%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.1 mi · 17%
Cleveland Avenue
1.66 mi · 2%
Fairmont Gateway Connector
1.21 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
I 79 North
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 59m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Parkersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrackville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Parkersburg and 49 miles from Barrackville.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Parkersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrackville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Barrackville. Straight-line distance: 76.26 mi (122.73 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Barrackville

#2 Barrackville

City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,270
Coordinates39.5037000, -80.1667500
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Barrackville (-80.16675, 39.5037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.06 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.33
6.9 gal · 26.12 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.67 $27.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.28 $30.56
Premium $4.78 $16.48 $32.97
Diesel $5.62 $19.40 $38.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Barrackville. The current time is 20:45:40.

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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.