How far is Parkersburg, WV from Ceredo, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Ceredo, WV is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Ceredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Ceredo.
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Start on Juliana Street
19 m · 9 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
126 m · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
2899 ft · 51 sec · Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1308 ft · 22 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Merge slight right onto SR 7
30.4 mi · 37 min · SR 7
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Take the exit right
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit right
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2790 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 South: Huntington
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway
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Take the exit right
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo
1279 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
136 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Oak Street
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Continue on C Street
1935 ft · 53 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Ceredo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
WV 2 South
Merge slight left
32.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Partly Sunny near Ceredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Ceredo?
The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Parkersburg and 54.1 miles from Ceredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Parkersburg and Partly Sunny near Ceredo.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Charleston
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Ceredo. Straight-line distance: 80.6 mi (129.71 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 Ceredo
City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.3964700, -82.5587700 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ceredo (-82.55877, 38.39647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.43 | $42.85 |
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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