How far is Parkersburg, WV from Kingwood, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Kingwood, WV is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
128.65 mi
02h 41m
Flight
101.31 mi
163.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.31 mi
Kilometers
163.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.65 mi
Kilometers
207.04 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingwood
Sun, May 31, 12:34 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Sun, May 31, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-05-30T21:53
Arrive Kingwood
Sun, May 31, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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 Milford
WV

Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Parkersburg
64.2 mi
01h 20m
To Kingwood
64.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    25.8 mi · 28 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 77

    1366 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Goshen Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Goshen Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grafton Road

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Grafton Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Gladesville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Gladesville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Flat Rocks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Flat Rocks Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gladesville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gladesville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Mountaineer Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Mountaineer Highway

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Kingwood Pike

    1634 ft · 27 sec · Kingwood Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2273 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Sigler Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Sigler Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sigler Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.3 mi · 59%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
25.8 mi · 20%
Morgantown Street
6.33 mi · 5%
Gladesville Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
5.06 mi · 4%
Goshen Road
3.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Milford
01h 20m from Parkersburg
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Kingwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Parkersburg and 64.4 miles from Kingwood.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Kingwood.

Stop Ideas Near West Milford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Milford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8 mi away

Clarksburg Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg , WV
222 W Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Milford.

RAIL

Connellsville station

114 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Kingwood. Straight-line distance: 101.31 mi (163.05 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Kingwood

City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

Population3,047
Coordinates39.4717600, -79.6833900
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Kingwood (-79.68339, 39.47176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.97
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.98 $35.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $4.78 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.62 $25.53 $51.07

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Kingwood. The current time is 21:53:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.