How far is Parkersburg, WV from Grafton, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Grafton, WV is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
94.56 mi
01h 58m
Flight
82.63 mi
132.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.63 mi
Kilometers
132.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.56 mi
Kilometers
152.18 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Grafton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Parkersburg
47.2 mi
00h 59m
To Grafton
47.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Continue on George Washington Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · George Washington Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Trap Springs Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Trap Springs Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2909 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Saint John Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Saint John Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint John Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
80.4 mi · 85%
George Washington Highway
7.69 mi · 8%
Trap Springs Road
2.42 mi · 3%
5th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.24 mi
Juliana Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

80.4 mi · 01h 37m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 59m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Parkersburg and 47.3 miles from Grafton.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 82.63 mi (132.98 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Grafton

#2 Grafton

Town in West Virginia

Population4,968
Coordinates39.3409200, -80.0189700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Grafton (-80.01897, 39.34092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.46
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.23 $26.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.79 $29.59
Premium $4.78 $15.96 $31.92
Diesel $5.62 $18.78 $37.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Grafton. The current time is 02:48:35.

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