How far is Parkersburg, WV from Hickory, NC?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Hickory, NC is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Town in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Hickory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Hickory.
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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
200.5 mi · 3 hr 43 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Charlotte North Carolina
37.1 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charles M Shelton Highway
49.2 mi · 53 min · Charles M Shelton Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Asheville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne College
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
106 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northwest
127 m · 21 sec · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Trade Alley
103 m · 30 sec · Trade Alley
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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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 Hickory.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 77
Merge slight left
200 mi · 03h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Hickory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Hickory?
The road trip is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Parkersburg and 164.8 miles from Hickory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.08 one way or $94.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Hickory.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
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 Athens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Hickory. Straight-line distance: 244.44 mi (393.39 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 Hickory
The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina.
| Population | 41,473 |
| Coordinates | 35.7331900, -81.3412000 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory (-81.3412, 35.73319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $4.07 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $51.95 | $103.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $57.24 | $114.47 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $73.21 | $146.43 |
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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