How far is Parkersburg, WV from Parsons, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Parsons, WV is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Parsons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Parsons.
-
1
Start on Juliana Street
137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street
-
2
Turn right onto 6th Street
1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street
111 m · 20 sec · Green Street
-
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
-
5
Take the ramp left
1020 ft · 25 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
1727 ft · 47 sec
-
10
Turn left onto Buckhannon Pike
4 mi · 6 min · Buckhannon Pike
-
11
Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
-
12
Turn straight onto Barbour Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Barbour Pike
-
13
Continue on Elk Creek Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Elk Creek Road
-
14
Turn left onto Buckhannon Road
1810 ft · 31 sec · Buckhannon Road
-
15
Continue on Mansfield Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Drive
-
16
Turn right onto Blue & Gray Expressway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blue & Gray Expressway
-
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
3035 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
-
18
Continue on Barbour County Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway
-
19
Turn left onto Nestorville Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Nestorville Road
-
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Pike
1975 ft · 31 sec · Morgantown Pike
-
21
Turn right onto Mountaineer Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Mountaineer Road
-
22
Continue on Mountaineer Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Mountaineer Highway
-
23
Turn right onto Cheat Valley Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Cheat Valley Highway
-
24
Continue on Chestnut Street
2635 ft · 50 sec · Chestnut Street
-
25
Turn left onto 1st Street
14 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Parsons.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Corridor D
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Parsons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Parsons?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
West Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Parkersburg and 65.2 miles from Parsons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Parsons.
Stop Ideas Near West Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Milford.
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 101.4 mi (163.19 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 Parsons
City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.0964900, -79.6809000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsons (-79.6809, 39.09649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
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 · May 05, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.