How far is Parkersburg, WV from Glendale, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Glendale, WV is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
79.14 mi
01h 36m
Flight
63.8 mi
102.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.8 mi
Kilometers
102.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.14 mi
Kilometers
127.36 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Fri, Oct 16, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-10-15T21:28
Arrive Glendale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Sistersville
WV

City in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Parkersburg
39.5 mi
00h 48m
To Glendale
39.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wheeling Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wheeling Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 30%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 21%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 15%
Corridor D
6.33 mi · 8%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6%
Wells Street
4.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North State Rt. 2

Continue on North State Rt. 2

23.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sistersville
00h 48m from Parkersburg
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Sistersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Parkersburg and 39.6 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 63.8 mi (102.67 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Glendale

Glendale is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9492400, -80.7542500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Glendale (-80.75425, 39.94924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.63
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $11.82 $23.63
Mid-grade $4.67 $13.04 $26.08
Premium $5.12 $14.28 $28.57
Diesel $6.36 $17.76 $35.51

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Glendale. The current time is 21:28:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.