How far is Parkersburg, WV from Hurricane, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Hurricane, WV is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Hurricane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Hurricane.
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Start on Juliana Street
19 m · 9 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
126 m · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
2899 ft · 51 sec · Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1308 ft · 22 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Merge slight right onto SR 7
30.4 mi · 37 min · SR 7
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Take the exit right
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit right
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue on US 35
14.3 mi · 16 min · US 35
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Continue on Fruth-Lanham Highway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2067 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Teays Valley Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Teays Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
1641 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 19: Hurricane
1699 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Hurricane Creek Road
1925 ft · 34 sec · Hurricane Creek Road
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Turn right onto Teays Valley Road
697 ft · 18 sec · Teays Valley Road
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Continue on Midland Trail
1059 ft · 22 sec · Midland Trail
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Turn right
109 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right
13 m · 1 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 Hurricane.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 7
Merge slight right onto SR 7
30.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Hurricane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Hurricane?
The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Point Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Parkersburg and 46.7 miles from Hurricane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Hurricane.
Stop Ideas Near Point Pleasant
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 Point Pleasant.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Charleston
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Hurricane. Straight-line distance: 62.7 mi (100.9 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 Hurricane
City in West Virginia
| Population | 6,389 |
| Coordinates | 38.4325900, -82.0201400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hurricane (-82.02014, 38.43259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.56 | $37.12 |
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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