How far is Parkersburg, WV from Inwood, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Inwood, WV is about 255 miles (410.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Inwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Inwood.
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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
2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Take the ramp left
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North
3217 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
75 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport
907 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Continue on Uhl Highway Southeast
1.4 km · 1 min · Uhl Highway Southeast
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Continue on New 51 Road Southeast
1.4 km · 59 sec · New 51 Road Southeast
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Continue on Oldtown Road
20.8 mi · 24 min · Oldtown Road
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Continue on Henry W. Miller Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Henry W. Miller Highway
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Continue on Paw Paw Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Paw Paw Road
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Gaston Road
1.3 km · 57 sec · Gaston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomery Pike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Bloomery Pike
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Turn right onto North Frederick Pike
12.1 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike
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Turn left onto VA 37 North
1744 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Martinsburg Pike
2953 ft · 1 min · Martinsburg Pike
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Turn left
1297 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 51: Inwood, Charles Town
1280 ft · 32 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gerrardstown Road
15 m · 1 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gerrardstown Road
1289 ft · 22 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gerrardstown Road
43 m · 2 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Gerrardstown Road
1291 ft · 23 sec · Gerrardstown Road
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Exit the rotary onto Winchester Avenue
1287 ft · 25 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn right onto True Apple Way
36 m · 5 sec · True Apple Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · True Apple Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Inwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corridor D
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Inwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Inwood?
The road trip is about 255 miles (410.4 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bruceton Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Parkersburg and 128.2 miles from Inwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.18 one way or $74.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Inwood.
Stop Ideas Near Bruceton Mills
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 Bruceton Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Inwood. Straight-line distance: 188.34 mi (303.11 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 Inwood
Inwood is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3578800, -78.0400000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inwood (-78.04, 39.35788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $4.13 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $41.09 | $82.17 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $45.13 | $90.25 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $57.38 | $114.77 |
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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