How far is Parkersburg, WV from Pennsboro, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Pennsboro, WV is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.5 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.75 mi
51.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.5 mi
Kilometers
58.74 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-15T01:41
Arrive Pennsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Cairo
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Parkersburg
18.2 mi
00h 23m
To Pennsboro
18.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bunnells Run Road

    2596 ft · 1 min · Bunnells Run Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Myles Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Myles Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Masonic Avenue

    795 ft · 40 sec · Masonic Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    94 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Collins Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · Collins Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
33.8 mi · 93%
West Myles Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
5th Street
0.71 mi · 2%
Bunnells Run Road
0.49 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Masonic Avenue
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

33.8 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cairo
00h 23m from Parkersburg
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Pennsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 18.2 miles from Parkersburg and 18.3 miles from Pennsboro.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cairo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cairo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

104 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

115 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Pennsboro. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.09 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Pennsboro

City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,018
Coordinates39.2850800, -80.9684400
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Pennsboro (-80.96844, 39.28508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.71 $11.43
Premium $4.78 $6.16 $12.33
Diesel $5.62 $7.25 $14.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Pennsboro. The current time is 01:41:02.

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.