How far is Parkersburg, WV from Bluefield, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Bluefield, WV is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Bluefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Bluefield.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue
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Continue on West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
163.6 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA
2374 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Turn right onto Chicory Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Princeton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Bluefield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77
Merge slight left
164 mi · 03h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bluefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Bluefield?
The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Parkersburg and 92.8 miles from Bluefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bluefield.
Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks and Recreation
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Belle City Offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesapeake.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 139.19 mi (224.01 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 Bluefield
City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,505 |
| Coordinates | 37.2698400, -81.2223200 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton Avenue (-81.222354, 37.269925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $25.63 | $51.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.66 | $57.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.91 | $61.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
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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