How far is Parkersburg, WV from White Sulphur Springs, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to White Sulphur Springs, WV is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
196.76 mi
03h 44m
Flight
122.42 mi
197.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.42 mi
Kilometers
197.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.76 mi
Kilometers
316.66 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Sulphur Springs
Sun, May 31, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Sun, May 31, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-05-30T20:47
Arrive White Sulphur Springs
Sun, May 31, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
Mount Hope
WV

City in West Virginia

From Parkersburg
98.4 mi
01h 52m
To White Sulphur Springs
98.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and White Sulphur Springs.

  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

    1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camden Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Virginia Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    132 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward White Sulphur Springs, Caldwell

    1451 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harts Run Road

    803 ft · 19 sec · Harts Run Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkersburg and White Sulphur 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77
132 mi · 67%
I 64 East
56.6 mi · 29%
West Virginia Route 95
1.93 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.82 mi
5th Street
0.68 mi
6th Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 28m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.4 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Hope
01h 52m from Parkersburg
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Parkersburg and Sunny near White Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to White Sulphur Springs?

The road trip is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Mount Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Parkersburg and 98.4 miles from White Sulphur Springs.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkersburg and Sunny near White Sulphur Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mount Hope and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Charleston City Parks
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Charleston City Parks

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Hope.

RAIL

Montgomery

19 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

30 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

42 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

49 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and White Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 122.42 mi (197.01 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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

#2 White Sulphur Springs

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,325
Coordinates37.7965100, -80.2975700
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: White Sulphur Springs (-80.29757, 37.79651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.28 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.98
13.88 gal · 52.56 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.49 $54.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.74 $61.47
Premium $4.78 $33.16 $66.32
Diesel $5.62 $39.03 $78.06

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and White Sulphur Springs. The current time is 20:47:18.

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.