How far is Parkersburg, WV from Webster Springs, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Webster Springs, WV is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
121.25 mi
03h 06m
Flight
82.31 mi
132.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.31 mi
Kilometers
132.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.25 mi
Kilometers
195.13 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 12:18 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-06-02T09:12
Arrive Webster Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 12:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Glenville
WV

County seat in West Virginia

From Parkersburg
60.6 mi
01h 33m
To Webster Springs
60.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Webster Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Juliana Street

    137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    841 ft · 35 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avery Street

    115 m · 12 sec · Avery Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Staunton Avenue

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Staunton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Staunton Turnpike

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Staunton Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

    8 mi · 12 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Staunton Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Staunton Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 21 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

    2759 ft · 58 sec · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tanner Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Tanner Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bull Fork Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bull Fork Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Newberne Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newberne Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Third Run Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Third Run Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Little Kanawha Parkway

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lewis Street

    3012 ft · 2 min · North Lewis Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lewis Street

    37 m · 4 sec · North Lewis Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lewis Street

    2770 ft · 1 min · North Lewis Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Little Kanawha Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 15: Flatwoods

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Scott Fork Road

    691 ft · 14 sec · Scott Fork Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sutton Lane

    628 ft · 16 sec · Sutton Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Day's Drive

    160 m · 24 sec · Day's Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on Day's Drive

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Kanawha Run Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Kanawha Run Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Guardian Drive

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Guardian Drive

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Baker Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Baker Street

  37. 37

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
23.6 mi · 19%
Little Kanawha Parkway
18.6 mi · 15%
Staunton Turnpike
15.2 mi · 13%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.3 mi · 9%
Guardian Drive
9.7 mi · 8%
Kanawha Run Road
6.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

13.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenville
01h 33m from Parkersburg
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Webster Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Webster Springs?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Glenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Parkersburg and 60.6 miles from Webster Springs.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Webster Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Glenville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glenville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenville.

RAIL

Montgomery

94 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

96 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

111 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Webster Springs. Straight-line distance: 82.31 mi (132.46 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Webster Springs

#2 Webster Springs

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

Population1,009
Coordinates38.4792700, -80.4134200
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Webster Springs (-80.41342, 38.47927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $16.95
Round trip
$33.91
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.95 $33.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.96 $37.91
Premium $4.78 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $5.62 $24.07 $48.14

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Webster Springs. The current time is 09:12:11.

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.