How far is Parkersburg, WV from Brush Fork, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Brush Fork, WV is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
184.35 mi
03h 34m
Flight
138.2 mi
222.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.2 mi
Kilometers
222.41 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.35 mi
Kilometers
296.68 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brush Fork
Tue, Apr 14, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-14T19:02
Arrive Brush Fork
Tue, Apr 14, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesapeake
WV

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

From Parkersburg
92.2 mi
01h 47m
To Brush Fork
92.1 mi
01h 47m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Brush Fork.

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Virginia Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    163.6 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Princeton, Pearisburg VA

    2374 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Big Laurel Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chicory Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Chicory Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bluefield Avenue

    3054 ft · 59 sec · Bluefield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    112 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    782 ft · 16 sec · Highland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brushfork Road

    1094 ft · 28 sec · Brushfork Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Charcoal Street

    637 ft · 35 sec · Charcoal Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Bramwell Road

    1048 ft · 29 sec · Old Bramwell Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Bramwell Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
164 mi · 89%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 5%
Chicory Road
3.45 mi · 2%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.82 mi
5th Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
138.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesapeake
01h 47m from Parkersburg
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Parkersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brush Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Brush Fork?

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Parkersburg and 92.1 miles from Brush Fork.

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

The direct path is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 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 near Brush Fork.

Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesapeake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

17 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

19 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

50 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

59 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Brush Fork. Straight-line distance: 138.2 mi (222.41 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brush Fork

Brush Fork is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.2809500, -81.2559300
Altitude733
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Brush Fork (-81.25593, 37.28095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.62 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.49
13 gal · 49.24 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.75 $51.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.79 $57.58
Premium $4.78 $31.06 $62.11
Diesel $5.62 $36.56 $73.11

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Brush Fork. The current time is 19:02:50.

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.