How far is Parkersburg, WV from Summersville, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Summersville, WV is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Summersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Summersville.
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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
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto West Webster Road
1671 ft · 51 sec · West Webster Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Webster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Webster Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
896 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Summersville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 19 South
Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Summersville?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Grantsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Parkersburg and 62.6 miles from Summersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Grantsville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Summersville. Straight-line distance: 78.07 mi (125.64 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 Summersville
Town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,225 |
| Coordinates | 38.2812200, -80.8526000 |
| Altitude | 573 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summersville (-80.8526, 38.28122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.47 | $34.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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