How far is Parkersburg, WV from Mineral Wells, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Mineral Wells, WV is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Mineral Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Mineral Wells.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue
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Continue on West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Mineral Wells
1857 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Old 21
152 m · 13 sec · Old 21
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Continue on Old 21
7 m · 1 sec · Old 21
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old 21
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Mineral Wells.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 77
Merge slight left
2.67 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Mineral Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Mineral Wells?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Parkersburg and 3.6 miles from Mineral Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Mineral Wells.
Stop Ideas Near North Hills
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 North Hills.
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Mineral Wells. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.86 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 Mineral Wells
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,950 |
| Coordinates | 39.1903500, -81.5320700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Wells (-81.53207, 39.19035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
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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