How far is Parkersburg, WV from Fairlea, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Fairlea, WV is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Place in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Fairlea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Fairlea.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue
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Continue on West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
132 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
50.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Lewisburg, Ronceverte
1458 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on Seneca Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Seneca Trail
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Continue on Maplewood Avenue
2414 ft · 45 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Anderson Street
545 ft · 24 sec · West Anderson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Anderson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Fairlea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77
Merge slight left
132 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fairlea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Fairlea?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from Parkersburg and 95.1 miles from Fairlea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Parkersburg and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fairlea.
Stop Ideas Near East Bank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks and Recreation
Smithers Municipal Building
Kanawha City Community Center
Belle City Offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Fairlea. Straight-line distance: 118.77 mi (191.14 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 Fairlea
Census-designated place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,747 |
| Coordinates | 37.7806800, -80.4570200 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairlea (-80.45702, 37.78068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.74 | $75.47 |
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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