How far is Parkersburg, WV from Point Pleasant, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Point Pleasant, WV is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 08m.
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 Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Point Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Point Pleasant.
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Start on Juliana Street
19 m · 9 sec · Juliana Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
126 m · 16 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
2899 ft · 51 sec · Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1308 ft · 22 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Merge slight right onto SR 7
30.4 mi · 37 min · SR 7
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Take the exit right
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit right
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North: Point Pleasant
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Viand Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Point Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 7
Merge slight right onto SR 7
30.4 mi · 00h 37m
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 Point Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Point Pleasant?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Hartford City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Parkersburg and 27.6 miles from Point Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Point Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartford City.
Huntington
Charleston
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Point Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 42.48 mi (68.37 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 Point Pleasant
City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,017 |
| Coordinates | 38.8445300, -82.1370900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Pleasant (-82.13709, 38.84453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
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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