How far is Parkersburg, WV from Richwood, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Richwood, WV is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Richwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Richwood.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue
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Continue on West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Mineral Wells
1857 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Old 21
13.3 mi · 21 min · Old 21
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Turn right onto Court Street
25.6 mi · 38 min · Court Street
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Continue on Locust Avenue
983 ft · 25 sec · Locust Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Arnoldsburg Road
13.3 mi · 20 min · Arnoldsburg Road
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Turn slight right
19.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 79 North: Clarksburg
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.9 mi · 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Beckley
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Run Road
604 ft · 13 sec · Spruce Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hookersville
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hookersville
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Turn left onto Scenic Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road
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Continue on Callahan Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Callahan Road
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Continue on Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
594 ft · 13 sec · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
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Turn right onto Craigsville Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Craigsville Road
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Continue on Richwood Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Richwood Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2627 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Oakford Avenue
32 m · 3 sec · Oakford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Richwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
25.6 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Rain Showers Likely near Richwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Richwood?
The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Parkersburg and 71.2 miles from Richwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parkersburg and Rain Showers Likely near Richwood.
Stop Ideas Near Clay
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 Clay.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 90.84 mi (146.2 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 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,842 |
| Coordinates | 38.2248400, -80.5331400 |
| Altitude | 673 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwood (-80.53314, 38.22484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
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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