How far is Parkersburg, WV from Eaton, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Eaton, WV is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Eaton.
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Start on Juliana Street
137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street
111 m · 20 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Take the ramp left
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
14.9 mi · 17 min · Corridor D
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Turn right onto Volcano Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Volcano Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eatons-Volcano Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Eatons-Volcano Road
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Turn slight left
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Eaton Road
2604 ft · 1 min · Eaton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eaton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Eaton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Corridor D
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Eaton?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Parkersburg and 11.5 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 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 Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near North Hills
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 14.13 mi (22.74 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 Eaton
Eaton is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1961900, -81.3137300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-81.31373, 39.19619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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