How far is Parkersburg, WV from Oak Hill, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Oak Hill, WV is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Juliana Street
137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
841 ft · 35 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Avery Street
115 m · 12 sec · Avery Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Staunton Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · Staunton Avenue
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Continue on Staunton Turnpike
13.5 mi · 20 min · Staunton Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
8 mi · 12 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Staunton Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
8.6 mi · 13 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
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Continue on Staunton Turnpike
721 ft · 13 sec · Staunton Turnpike
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Turn right onto Smithville Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Smithville Road
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Continue on High Street
145 m · 10 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
2550 ft · 51 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway
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Turn left onto Wright Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Wright Road
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Continue on Wright Road
2881 ft · 2 min · Wright Road
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Continue on Wright Road
12 m · 2 sec · Wright Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wright Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Oak Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Smithville Road
Turn right onto Smithville Road
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers 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 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Parkersburg and 25.3 miles from Oak Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Oak Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Oak Hill. Straight-line distance: 37.61 mi (60.52 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 Oak Hill
City in West Virginia
| Population | 8,028 |
| Coordinates | 38.9223100, -81.0184400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Route 35/21 (-81.0184, 38.922229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
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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