How far is Parkersburg, WV from Mannington, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Mannington, WV is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
97.03 mi
02h 02m
Flight
67.55 mi
108.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.55 mi
Kilometers
108.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.03 mi
Kilometers
156.16 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mannington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Mannington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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 Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Parkersburg
48.5 mi
01h 01m
To Mannington
48.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Pike Street

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    65 m · 11 sec · West Pike Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Shinnston Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Shinnston Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Shinnston Pike

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Shinnston Pike

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Pike Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Pike Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hood Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hood Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto United States Highway 250

    4.8 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    146 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Water Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Water Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
70.4 mi · 73%
Shinnston Pike
7.17 mi · 7%
United States Highway 250
4.83 mi · 5%
South Pike Street
3.59 mi · 4%
Hood Avenue
2.83 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

70.4 mi · 01h 22m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 01m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mannington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Parkersburg and 48.6 miles from Mannington.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parkersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mannington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Mannington. Straight-line distance: 67.55 mi (108.71 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Mannington

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,010
Coordinates39.5309200, -80.3434200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Mannington (-80.34342, 39.53092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Mannington. The current time is 22:54:48.

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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.