How far is Parkersburg, WV from Tornado, WV?
The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Tornado, WV is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and Tornado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Tornado.
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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
71.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
2007 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
970 ft · 28 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
1210 ft · 25 sec · Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
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Continue on MacCorkle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · MacCorkle Avenue
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Turn left onto Rock Lake Drive
1254 ft · 26 sec · Rock Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Drive
3066 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Drive
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Continue on Lincoln Drive
1852 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Drive
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Continue on Smith Creek Road
6 mi · 11 min · Smith Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal River Road
1761 ft · 41 sec · Coal River Road
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Turn left onto A Street
13 m · 2 sec · A Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · A Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and Tornado.
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
71.7 mi · 01h 17m
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 Tornado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Tornado?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Parkersburg and 45 miles from Tornado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near Tornado.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
Charleston
Huntington
Montgomery
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Tornado. Straight-line distance: 65.62 mi (105.61 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 Tornado
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 38.3428700, -81.8443000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tornado (-81.8443, 38.34287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.19 | $30.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
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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