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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.55 mi
00h 07m
Flight
3.64 mi
5.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.64 mi
Kilometers
5.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.55 mi
Kilometers
7.32 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Thu, Apr 16, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Blennerhassett
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Washington
WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

From Parkersburg
2.3 mi
00h 03m
To Blennerhassett
2.3 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Juliana Street

    19 m · 9 sec · Juliana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    109 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ann Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Ann Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 68 South: Ravenswood

    1807 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dupont Road

  6. 6

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ann Street
2.72 mi · 60%
Dupont Road
1.4 mi · 31%
WV 68 South
0.34 mi · 8%
5th Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Juliana Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
3.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 03m from Parkersburg
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Charleston

101 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

115 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Blennerhassett. Straight-line distance: 3.64 mi (5.85 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Blennerhassett

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population3,089
Coordinates39.2636900, -81.6292900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Blennerhassett (-81.62929, 39.26369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.61 L · about $0.63
Round trip
$1.27
0.32 gal · 1.22 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Blennerhassett. The current time is 01:57:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.