How far is Parkersburg, WV from Charleston, WV?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Parkersburg and Charleston is 63.47 miles (102.14 km).

Flight distance from Parkersburg, WV to Charleston, WV is 63.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Parkersburg to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Parkersburg, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 78.21 miles (125.87 km) by car.

Driving from Parkersburg to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 13 minutes.

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#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population 29009
GPS Coordinates 39°16'0"N 81°33'41"W
Latitude 39.2667400
Longitude -81.5615100
Altitude 187
Country United States
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#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.

Population 45879
GPS Coordinates 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W
Latitude 38.3498200
Longitude -81.6326200
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Parkersburg and Charleston

The distance between Parkersburg and Charleston is 126 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Charleston. The current time is 11:13:48.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.45 liters (2.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Parkersburg and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Parkersburg to Charleston is $9.34 (diesel $11.7).

West Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.38 $3.73 $4.07 $4.24
Total $9.34 $10.29 $11.24 $11.7

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Parkersburg and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Beckley, WV to Parkersburg 138.86 miles (223 km)

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