How far is Parkersburg, WV from Chester, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Chester, WV is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Chester.
-
1
Start on Juliana Street
137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street
-
2
Turn right onto 6th Street
1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street
111 m · 20 sec · Green Street
-
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
-
5
Take the ramp left
1020 ft · 25 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
3.2 mi · 4 min · Corridor D
-
7
Turn left
957 ft · 24 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 3 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
-
11
Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
-
12
Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
-
13
Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
-
14
Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
-
15
Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
-
16
Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
-
17
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
-
18
Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
-
19
Turn left onto 12th Street
2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street
-
20
Continue straight
1816 ft · 28 sec
-
21
Take the exit right
1284 ft · 35 sec
-
22
Continue straight
34.1 mi · 44 min
-
23
Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street
-
24
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
-
25
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1320 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Avenue
-
26
Turn right onto North 7th Street
781 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Street
-
27
Take the ramp straight
820 ft · 20 sec
-
28
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge
-
29
Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
7.8 mi · 13 min
-
30
Continue on Ridge Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ridge Avenue
-
31
Turn right onto North Chester Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Chester Street
-
32
Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
10.9 mi · 16 min · Ohio River Boulevard
-
33
Continue on Carolina Avenue
2884 ft · 2 min · Carolina Avenue
-
34
Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
-
35
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Chester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
12th Street
Continue straight
34.1 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Chester?
The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Parkersburg and 68.1 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
Moundsville City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Chester. Straight-line distance: 107.01 mi (172.22 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 Chester
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 40.6131200, -80.5628500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-80.56285, 40.61312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
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 · May 31, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.