How far is Parkersburg, WV from Ronceverte, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Ronceverte, WV is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.67 mi
03h 41m
Flight
120.47 mi
193.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.47 mi
Kilometers
193.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.67 mi
Kilometers
310.07 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ronceverte
Mon, May 25, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Mon, May 25, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-05-25T03:59
Arrive Ronceverte
Mon, May 25, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Bank
WV

Place in West Virginia, USA

From Parkersburg
96.3 mi
01h 50m
To Ronceverte
96.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph N
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Virginia Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    132 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

    50.5 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Lewisburg, Ronceverte

    1458 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Seneca Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Seneca Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Maplewood Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maplewood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1741 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
132 mi · 69%
I 64 East
50.5 mi · 26%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 1%
North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Maplewood Avenue
1.29 mi · 1%
Seneca Trail
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Bank
01h 50m from Parkersburg
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ronceverte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

East Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Parkersburg and 96.3 miles from Ronceverte.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ronceverte.

Stop Ideas Near East Bank

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Bank and the surrounding midpoint area.
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Bank.

RAIL

Montgomery

11 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

23 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

43 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

52 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Ronceverte. Straight-line distance: 120.47 mi (193.87 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 Ronceverte

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,649
Coordinates37.7498400, -80.4628500
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Ronceverte (-80.46285, 37.74984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.87
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.93 $53.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.12 $60.23
Premium $4.78 $32.49 $64.98
Diesel $5.62 $38.24 $76.49

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Ronceverte. The current time is 03:59:25.

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.