How far is Parkersburg, WV from Mount Hope, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Mount Hope, WV is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Mount Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Mount Hope.
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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
118 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 23/2: Pax
952 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Coal River Mountain Road
736 ft · 21 sec · Coal River Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1276 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Paint Creek Road
156 m · 14 sec · Paint Creek Road
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
833 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Mount Hope.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkersburg and Rain Showers near Mount Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Mount Hope?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Parkersburg and 64.7 miles from Mount Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Parkersburg and Rain Showers near Mount Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Sissonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Mount Hope. Straight-line distance: 97.15 mi (156.35 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 Mount Hope
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1,377 |
| Coordinates | 37.8953900, -81.1642700 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Hope (-81.16427, 37.89539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.20 | $40.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
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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