How far is Parkersburg, WV from Oak Hill, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Oak Hill, WV is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
127.88 mi
02h 03m
Flight
92.17 mi
148.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.17 mi
Kilometers
148.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.88 mi
Kilometers
205.8 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Hill
Wed, Apr 29, 6:19 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Wed, Apr 29, 8:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-29T16:16
Arrive Oak Hill
Wed, Apr 29, 6:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Sissonville
WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

From Parkersburg
63.4 mi
01h 01m
To Oak Hill
64.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Oak Hill.

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Virginia Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 612: Mossy, Oak Hill

    1213 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Okey L. Patteson Road

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Okey L. Patteson Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Scarbro Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Scarbro Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1131 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    702 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
113 mi · 89%
Okey L. Patteson Road
7.69 mi · 6%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 2%
Scarbro Road
1.38 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 08m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sissonville
01h 01m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Oak Hill?

The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 63.4 miles from Parkersburg and 64.5 miles from Oak Hill.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Parkersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Sissonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sissonville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.

RAIL

Charleston

20 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

47 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Huntington

72 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Thurmond

80 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 92.17 mi (148.33 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Oak Hill

#2 Oak Hill

City in West Virginia

Population8,140
Coordinates37.9723300, -81.1487100
Altitude614
CountryUnited States
Start: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)
End: Main Street (-81.148642, 37.972295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.08 L · about $17.86
Round trip
$35.73
9.02 gal · 34.16 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.86 $35.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.97 $39.95
Premium $4.78 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.62 $25.36 $50.73

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Oak Hill. The current time is 16:16:11.

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.