How far is Parkersburg, WV from Logan, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Logan, WV is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
133.79 mi
02h 35m
Flight
100.72 mi
162.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.72 mi
Kilometers
162.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.79 mi
Kilometers
215.31 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan
Tue, May 5, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Tue, May 5, 5:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-05-05T00:30
Arrive Logan
Tue, May 5, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Parkersburg
66.9 mi
01h 17m
To Logan
66.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Virginia Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

    906 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2411 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Logan

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    52.4 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 73, WV 10: Logan

    1414 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1832 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto WV 73

    3206 ft · 1 min · WV 73

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Landau Lane

    1192 ft · 28 sec · Landau Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on Water Street

    1362 ft · 43 sec · Water Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dingess Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Dingess Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto White Street

    5 m · 1 sec · White Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
71.9 mi · 54%
US 119 South
53.1 mi · 40%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 1%
I 64 West
1.27 mi · 1%
WV 73
1.22 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

71.7 mi · 01h 17m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
01h 17m from Parkersburg
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Logan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Parkersburg and 66.9 miles from Logan.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Logan.

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

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 Sissonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Logan. Straight-line distance: 100.72 mi (162.09 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Logan

City in West Virginia, United States

Population1,447
Coordinates37.8487100, -81.9934600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Logan (-81.99346, 37.84871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.87 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.39
9.44 gal · 35.74 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.70 $37.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.90 $41.81
Premium $4.78 $22.55 $45.10
Diesel $5.62 $26.55 $53.09

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Logan. The current time is 00:30:12.

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.