How far is Parkersburg, WV from Moorefield, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Moorefield, WV is about 179 miles (288 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Moorefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Moorefield.
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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
80.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Corridor D
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Continue on George Washington Highway
9.7 mi · 14 min · George Washington Highway
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Continue on Pike Street
24.9 mi · 37 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Geroge Washington Highway
30.4 mi · 47 min · Geroge Washington Highway
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn sharp right
756 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Communications Drive
893 ft · 18 sec · Communications Drive
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Turn left onto Corridor H
25.6 mi · 30 min · Corridor H
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220, WV 55: Moorefield
1336 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Winchester Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Moorefield.
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
80.4 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Moorefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Moorefield?
The road trip is about 179 miles (288 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Parkersburg and 89.6 miles from Moorefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Moorefield.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grafton.
Connellsville station
Grantsville, MD
Frostburg, MD
Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Moorefield. Straight-line distance: 139.57 mi (224.61 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 Moorefield
Town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 39.0623300, -78.9694700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moorefield (-78.96947, 39.06233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.54 | $71.09 |
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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