How far is Parkersburg, WV from West Liberty, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to West Liberty, WV is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.67 mi
02h 07m
Flight
80.86 mi
130.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.86 mi
Kilometers
130.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.67 mi
Kilometers
160.41 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Liberty
Mon, Jun 1, 7:28 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Mon, Jun 1, 9:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-06-01T17:20
Arrive West Liberty
Mon, Jun 1, 7:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Martinsville
WV

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

From Parkersburg
49.8 mi
01h 03m
To West Liberty
49.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Parkersburg and West Liberty.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and West Liberty.

  1. 1

    Start on Juliana Street

    137 m · 22 sec · Juliana Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1268 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street

    111 m · 20 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    1956 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 2

    11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 2nd Street

    16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Rt. 2

    23.7 mi · 30 min · North State Rt. 2

  19. 19

    Continue on Wheeling Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Wheeling Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    684 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    149 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1135 ft · 22 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 88 North: Oglebay Park

    1696 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto National Road

    2267 ft · 1 min · National Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bethany Pike

    8.8 mi · 16 min · Bethany Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Bethany Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Van Meter Way

    1526 ft · 30 sec · Van Meter Way

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Van Meter Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and West Liberty.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Rt. 2
23.7 mi · 24%
2nd Street
16.9 mi · 17%
State Route 2
11.7 mi · 12%
Wheeling Avenue
10.8 mi · 11%
Bethany Pike
8.83 mi · 9%
Corridor D
6.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North State Rt. 2

Continue on North State Rt. 2

23.7 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Martinsville
01h 03m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Partly Sunny near West Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to West Liberty?

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

New Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Parkersburg and 49.8 miles from West Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Partly Sunny near West Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near New Martinsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Martinsville, 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 New Martinsville.

RAIL

Union Station

115 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

116 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 80.86 mi (130.13 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
West Liberty

#2 West Liberty

Town in Ohio County, West Virginia

Population1,443
Coordinates40.1697900, -80.5936900
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: West Liberty (-80.59369, 40.16979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.89
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.94 $27.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.78 $16.82 $33.64
Diesel $5.62 $19.80 $39.59

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and West Liberty. The current time is 17:20:25.

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.