How far is Parkersburg, WV from Culloden, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Culloden, WV is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
95.77 mi
01h 58m
Flight
64.25 mi
103.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.25 mi
Kilometers
103.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.77 mi
Kilometers
154.12 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Culloden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Culloden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Point Pleasant
WV

City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States

From Parkersburg
47.8 mi
00h 59m
To Culloden
47.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Juliana Street

    19 m · 9 sec · Juliana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    126 m · 16 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

    2899 ft · 51 sec · Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1308 ft · 22 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto SR 7

    30.4 mi · 37 min · SR 7

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US 35

    14.3 mi · 16 min · US 35

  12. 12

    Continue on Fruth-Lanham Highway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2067 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Teays Valley Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Teays Valley Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 19: Hurricane

    1699 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road

    1925 ft · 34 sec · Hurricane Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Teays Valley Road

    697 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Midland Trail

    1059 ft · 22 sec · Midland Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right

    109 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 7
60.8 mi · 64%
US 35
14.3 mi · 15%
Fruth-Lanham Highway
9.16 mi · 10%
Teays Valley Road
6.52 mi · 7%
East Main Street
1.61 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 7

Merge slight right onto SR 7

30.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Point Pleasant
00h 59m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Culloden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Point Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Parkersburg and 47.9 miles from Culloden.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parkersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Culloden.

Stop Ideas Near Point Pleasant

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant.

RAIL

Huntington

55 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

59 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Charleston

69 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

73 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Culloden. Straight-line distance: 64.25 mi (103.4 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Culloden

City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,061
Coordinates38.4200900, -82.0554200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Culloden (-82.05542, 38.42009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.78 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.62 $19.01 $38.02

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Culloden. The current time is 23:02:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.