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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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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
132 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward White Sulphur Springs, Caldwell
1451 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Harts Run Road
803 ft · 19 sec · Harts Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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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.
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
132 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Belle City Offices
Smithers Municipal Building
Kanawha City Community Center
Charleston City Parks
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Hope.
Montgomery
Charleston
Thurmond
Prince
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).
#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 White Sulphur Springs
City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,325 |
| Coordinates | 37.7965100, -80.2975700 |
| Altitude | 566 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Sulphur Springs (-80.29757, 37.79651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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