How far is Parkersburg, WV from Westover, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Westover, WV is about 111.2 miles (179 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.26 mi
02h 11m
Flight
88.64 mi
142.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.64 mi
Kilometers
142.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.26 mi
Kilometers
179.05 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westover
Thu, Apr 30, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Thu, Apr 30, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-30T07:32
Arrive Westover
Thu, Apr 30, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Parkersburg
55.6 mi
01h 05m
To Westover
55.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Westover.

  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

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North

    3217 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    32.8 mi · 35 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Westover

    1412 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fairmont Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fairmont Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.3 mi · 68%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
33 mi · 30%
Fairmont Road
1.22 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.71 mi · 1%
I 79 North
0.61 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

75.3 mi · 01h 28m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
01h 05m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Westover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Westover?

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (179 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Parkersburg and 55.7 miles from Westover.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Chance Rain Showers near Westover.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Westover. Straight-line distance: 88.64 mi (142.65 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Westover

City in Alabama, United States

Population4,220
Coordinates39.6345300, -79.9697900
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Westover (-79.96979, 39.63453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.86 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.13
7.86 gal · 29.72 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.57 $31.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.41 $34.81
Premium $4.78 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.62 $22.10 $44.20

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Westover. The current time is 07:32:01.

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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.