How far is Parkersburg, WV from Glenville, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Glenville, WV is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Glenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Glenville.
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Start on Juliana Street
137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
841 ft · 35 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Avery Street
115 m · 12 sec · Avery Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Staunton Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · Staunton Avenue
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Continue on Staunton Turnpike
13.5 mi · 20 min · Staunton Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
8 mi · 12 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Staunton Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
13.9 mi · 21 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
2759 ft · 58 sec · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike
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Turn right onto Tanner Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Tanner Road
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Continue on Bull Fork Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Bull Fork Road
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Continue on Newberne Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Newberne Road
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Turn left onto Third Run Road
3 mi · 5 min · Third Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Little Kanawha Parkway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Glenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
13.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Glenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Glenville?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Parkersburg and 30 miles from Glenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Glenville.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cairo.
Charleston
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Glenville. Straight-line distance: 45.11 mi (72.59 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 Glenville
County seat in West Virginia
| Population | 1,410 |
| Coordinates | 38.9342600, -80.8376000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenville (-80.8376, 38.93426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
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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