How far is Parkersburg, WV from Belington, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Belington, WV is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
110.28 mi
02h 21m
Flight
88.71 mi
142.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.71 mi
Kilometers
142.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.28 mi
Kilometers
177.48 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 1:28 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 Belington
Tue, Apr 14, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
55.1 mi
01h 10m
To Belington
55.2 mi
01h 10m

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
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort

    1727 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Buckhannon Pike

    4 mi · 6 min · Buckhannon Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

    149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Barbour Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Barbour Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Elk Creek Road

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Elk Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Buckhannon Road

    1810 ft · 31 sec · Buckhannon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mansfield Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Blue & Gray Expressway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    3035 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Barbour County Highway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Barbour County Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Crim Avenue

    1310 ft · 47 sec · North Crim Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Crim Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75 mi · 68%
Barbour County Highway
10.5 mi · 10%
Elk Creek Road
9.61 mi · 9%
Buckhannon Pike
3.97 mi · 4%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
3.28 mi · 3%
Barbour Pike
2.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

75 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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 10m from Parkersburg
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 55.1 miles from Parkersburg and 55.2 miles from Belington.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Belington. Straight-line distance: 88.71 mi (142.76 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Belington

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

Population1,898
Coordinates39.0251000, -79.9356300
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Belington (-79.93563, 39.0251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.73 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.82
7.78 gal · 29.46 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.41 $30.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.23 $34.46
Premium $4.78 $18.59 $37.17
Diesel $5.62 $21.88 $43.75

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 Belington. The current time is 20:45:39.

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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.