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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Charleston: Dickinson Street (-81.632578,38.349779)
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 23:04:51.
| 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 July 16, 2025.
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.
