How far is Parkersburg, WV from Winfield, WV?

The driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Winfield, WV is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
97.04 mi
01h 55m
Flight
80.4 mi
129.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.4 mi
Kilometers
129.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.04 mi
Kilometers
156.17 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 PM EDT
Return by in Parkersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkersburg
2026-04-18T14:39
Arrive Winfield
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
48.5 mi
00h 57m
To Winfield
48.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 21 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 33: East Fairmont

    845 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bunner Ridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bunner Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Reubens Run Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Reubens Run Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reubens Run Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.3 mi · 78%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
19.1 mi · 20%
Bunner Ridge Road
0.81 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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 57m from Parkersburg
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parkersburg and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 48.5 miles from Parkersburg and 48.6 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms around Parkersburg and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parkersburg and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 80.4 mi (129.39 km).

Parkersburg

#1 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Winfield

#2 Winfield

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates39.4803600, -80.0817400
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkersburg (-81.56151, 39.26674)
End: Winfield (-80.08174, 39.48036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkersburg and Winfield. The current time is 14:39:47.

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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.