How far is Parkersburg, WV from Wiley Ford, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Wiley Ford, WV is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
184.07 mi
03h 32m
Flight
150.61 mi
242.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.61 mi
Kilometers
242.38 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.07 mi
Kilometers
296.24 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wiley Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Mon, Jun 1, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-06-01T16:53
Arrive Wiley Ford
Mon, Jun 1, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Pleasant Valley
WV

City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States

From Parkersburg
91.9 mi
01h 46m
To Wiley Ford
92.1 mi
01h 46m

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
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg and Wiley Ford.

  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

    29 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    75 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 51: Airport

    907 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Boulevard

    733 ft · 14 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2584 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cumberland Street

    37 m · 10 sec · Cumberland Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clearview Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Clearview Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 68 East
75.4 mi · 41%
Corridor D
75.3 mi · 41%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi · 16%
Industrial Boulevard
2.48 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.71 mi
I 79 North
0.61 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 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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Valley
01h 46m from Parkersburg
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Wiley Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkersburg to Wiley Ford?

The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Parkersburg and 92.1 miles from Wiley Ford.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Parkersburg and Mostly Sunny near Wiley Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley

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 Pleasant Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Shinnston City Parks & Rec

Shinnston , WV
Shinnston, WV 26431, United States
Rating 3.5/5 10 reviews Park
City of Fairmont
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

City of Fairmont

Fairmont , WV
J.Harper Mereditn Building, 200 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Benedum Civic Center
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Benedum Civic Center

Bridgeport , WV
164 W Main St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Valley.

RAIL

Connellsville station

78 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

93 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

106 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

107 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Wiley Ford. Straight-line distance: 150.61 mi (242.38 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Wiley Ford

#2 Wiley Ford

Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia

Population1,026
Coordinates39.6145300, -78.7750200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Wiley Ford (-78.77502, 39.61453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.59 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.49
13 gal · 49.18 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.75 $51.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.79 $57.58
Premium $4.78 $31.06 $62.11
Diesel $5.62 $36.56 $73.11

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 Wiley Ford. The current time is 16:53:04.

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.