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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Take the ramp left
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
70.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward West Pike Street
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
65 m · 11 sec · West Pike Street
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Continue on Shinnston Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Shinnston Pike
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Continue on Shinnston Pike
5.3 mi · 8 min · Shinnston Pike
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Turn slight right onto South Pike Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Pike Street
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Continue on Hood Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hood Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Freedom Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Freedom Highway
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Continue on Pike Street
669 ft · 11 sec · Pike Street
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Turn straight onto Camden Avenue
964 ft · 17 sec · Camden Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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).
#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 Monongah
City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 39.4625800, -80.2181400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monongah (-80.21814, 39.46258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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