How far is Parkersburg, WV from Fayette, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Fayette, WV is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Fayette.
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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
88 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
2554 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Kanawha Boulevard East
1326 ft · 22 sec · Kanawha Boulevard East
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Continue on East Dupont Avenue
26.9 mi · 41 min · East Dupont Avenue
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Fayette Mine Road
1700 ft · 1 min · Fayette Mine Road
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Turn sharp right onto Lansing Loop Road
1042 ft · 53 sec · Lansing Loop Road
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Turn sharp right onto Fayette Station Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Fayette Station Road
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Continue on Fayette Station Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Fayette Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Fayette.
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
88 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Fayette?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Parkersburg and 66.9 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Parkersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Sissonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 87.21 mi (140.35 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 Fayette
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,619 |
| Coordinates | 38.0634400, -81.0734300 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-81.07343, 38.06344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.90 | $41.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
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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