How far is Parkersburg, WV from Clendenin, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Clendenin, WV is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.34 mi
01h 50m
Flight
54.97 mi
88.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.97 mi
Kilometers
88.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.34 mi
Kilometers
155.04 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clendenin
Fri, May 1, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Fri, May 1, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-05-01T09:35
Arrive Clendenin
Fri, May 1, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Parkersburg
48.2 mi
00h 55m
To Clendenin
48.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Clendenin.

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 79 North: Clarksburg

    2480 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119: Clendenin

    1704 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    82 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Spencer Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Spencer Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Beech Street

    1873 ft · 50 sec · Beech Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Charleston Clendenin Road

    1146 ft · 41 sec · Charleston Clendenin Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    670 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Maywood Avenue East

    1269 ft · 54 sec · Maywood Avenue East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maywood Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
70 mi · 73%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
18.6 mi · 19%
Spencer Road
2.17 mi · 2%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 2%
Camden Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

69.8 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
00h 55m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Clendenin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Clendenin?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Parkersburg and 48.2 miles from Clendenin.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.47 one way or $26.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Clendenin.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Clendenin. Straight-line distance: 54.97 mi (88.46 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Clendenin

#2 Clendenin

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,098
Coordinates38.4887100, -81.3481700
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Clendenin (-81.34817, 38.48871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.87 L · about $13.47
Round trip
$26.93
6.8 gal · 25.74 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.47 $26.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.06 $30.12
Premium $4.78 $16.25 $32.49
Diesel $5.62 $19.12 $38.24

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Clendenin. The current time is 09:35:52.

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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.