How far is Parkersburg, WV from Stanaford, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Stanaford, WV is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 43m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Stanaford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Stanaford.
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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
125.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South, WV 16: Bradley, North Beckley
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Robert C. Byrd Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn left onto Joe L. Smith Drive
2178 ft · 47 sec · Joe L. Smith Drive
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Turn left onto Ragland Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Ragland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stanaford Road
2267 ft · 45 sec · Stanaford Road
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Turn slight right onto Hoist Road
26 m · 4 sec · Hoist Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoist Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Stanaford.
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
125 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near Stanaford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Stanaford?
The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Parkersburg and 68.4 miles from Stanaford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.13 one way or $38.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Stanaford.
Stop Ideas Near Sissonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Stanaford. Straight-line distance: 102.65 mi (165.2 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 Stanaford
Census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,350 |
| Coordinates | 37.8159500, -81.1523200 |
| Altitude | 734 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanaford (-81.15232, 37.81595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
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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