How far is Parkersburg, WV from Blennerhassett, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Blennerhassett, WV is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Blennerhassett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Blennerhassett.
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Start on Juliana Street
19 m · 9 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
109 m · 12 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Ann Street
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 68 South: Ravenswood
1807 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Dupont Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dupont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Blennerhassett.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ann Street
Turn left onto Ann Street
2.72 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blennerhassett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Blennerhassett?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Parkersburg and 2.3 miles from Blennerhassett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.63 one way or $1.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blennerhassett.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Blennerhassett. Straight-line distance: 3.64 mi (5.85 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 Blennerhassett
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 3,089 |
| Coordinates | 39.2636900, -81.6292900 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blennerhassett (-81.62929, 39.26369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.63 | $1.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.76 | $1.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
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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