How far is Parkersburg, WV from Moundsville, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Moundsville, WV is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
75.27 mi
01h 45m
Flight
62.75 mi
100.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.75 mi
Kilometers
100.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.27 mi
Kilometers
121.13 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundsville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-17T02:10
Arrive Moundsville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Friendly
WV

Human settlement in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Parkersburg
38.6 mi
00h 52m
To Moundsville
36.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    22.8 mi · 28 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1135 ft · 32 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    611 ft · 18 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
22.8 mi · 30%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 22%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 16%
Corridor D
6.33 mi · 8%
Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 7%
Wells Street
4.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North State Rt. 2

Continue on North State Rt. 2

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendly
00h 52m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Moundsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Friendly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Parkersburg and 36.7 miles from Moundsville.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Moundsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Moundsville. Straight-line distance: 62.75 mi (100.99 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Moundsville

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Population8,117
Coordinates39.9203500, -80.7431400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)
End: 5th Street (-80.743145, 39.920279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$20.99
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.50 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.74 $23.47
Premium $4.78 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.62 $14.90 $29.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Moundsville. The current time is 02:10:13.

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.