How far is Parkersburg, WV from Monongah, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Monongah, WV is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.68 mi
01h 50m
Flight
73.02 mi
117.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.02 mi
Kilometers
117.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.68 mi
Kilometers
142.72 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monongah
Wed, May 13, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Wed, May 13, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-05-12T22:30
Arrive Monongah
Wed, May 13, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
44.3 mi
00h 55m
To Monongah
44.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Freedom Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Freedom Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pike Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · Pike Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Camden Avenue

    964 ft · 17 sec · Camden Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Camden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
70.4 mi · 79%
Shinnston Pike
7.17 mi · 8%
South Pike Street
3.59 mi · 4%
Hood Avenue
2.83 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.8 mi · 2%
Freedom Highway
1.24 mi · 1%
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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 55m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Monongah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 44.3 miles from Parkersburg and 44.4 miles from Monongah.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Monongah. Straight-line distance: 73.02 mi (117.52 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Monongah

City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,160
Coordinates39.4625800, -80.2181400
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Monongah (-80.21814, 39.46258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.80
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.40 $24.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.78 $14.96 $29.91
Diesel $5.62 $17.60 $35.21

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Monongah. The current time is 22:30:27.

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.