How far is Parkersburg, WV from Philippi, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Philippi, WV is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Philippi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Philippi.
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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
2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Take the ramp left
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 20: Stonewood, Nutter Fort
1727 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Buckhannon Pike
4 mi · 6 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
149 m · 8 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
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Turn straight onto Barbour Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Barbour Pike
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Continue on Elk Creek Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Elk Creek Road
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Turn left onto Buckhannon Road
1810 ft · 31 sec · Buckhannon Road
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Continue on Mansfield Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Drive
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Turn right onto North Main Street
824 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
148 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
33 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Philippi.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philippi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Philippi?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Parkersburg and 49.3 miles from Philippi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.74 one way or $27.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Philippi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Philippi. Straight-line distance: 81.82 mi (131.67 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 Philippi
City in Barbour County, West Virginia
| Population | 3,239 |
| Coordinates | 39.1523200, -80.0403600 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philippi (-80.04036, 39.15232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.52 | $39.03 |
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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