How far is Parkersburg, WV from Shady Spring, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Shady Spring, WV is about 143 miles (230.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Shady Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Shady Spring.
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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
128.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 3: Beckley
1640 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Harper Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Harper Road
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Continue on West Neville Street
1468 ft · 34 sec · West Neville Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
152 m · 15 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2441 ft · 49 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on South Fayette Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street
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Turn right onto South Eisenhower Drive
590 ft · 17 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
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Continue on Ritter Drive
5.9 mi · 10 min · Ritter Drive
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Turn left onto Hinton Road
35 m · 10 sec · Hinton Road
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Turn sharp left
33 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Shady Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 24m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shady Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Shady Spring?
The road trip is about 143 miles (230.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Parkersburg and 71.5 miles from Shady Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parkersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shady Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Shady Spring. Straight-line distance: 110.73 mi (178.2 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 Shady Spring
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,998 |
| Coordinates | 37.7056700, -81.0984300 |
| Altitude | 822 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Spring (-81.09843, 37.70567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
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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