How far is Parsons, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Parsons, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Barbour County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsons and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons and Clarksburg.
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Start on 1st Street
14 m · 2 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
2635 ft · 44 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Cheat Valley Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Cheat Valley Highway
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Turn left
15.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Morgantown Pike
1975 ft · 34 sec · Morgantown Pike
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Turn right onto Nestorville Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Nestorville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barbour County Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Barbour County Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
3035 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Blue & Gray Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Blue & Gray Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mansfield Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mansfield Drive
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Continue on Buckhannon Road
1810 ft · 31 sec · Buckhannon Road
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Turn right onto Elk Creek Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Elk Creek Road
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Continue on Barbour Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Barbour Pike
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Continue on Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
618 ft · 10 sec · Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
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Continue on Buckhannon Pike
3.9 mi · 5 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Take the ramp right
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Anmoore Road
2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike
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Continue on Philippi PIke
3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke
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Continue on Philippi Pike
1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parsons and Clarksburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
15.5 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Parsons and Patchy Fog near Clarksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parsons to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Philippi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Parsons and 28.4 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.61 one way or $17.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Parsons and Patchy Fog near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Philippi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Philippi.
Grantsville, MD
Connellsville station
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 37.75 mi (60.75 km).
#1 Parsons
City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.0964900, -79.6809000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.61 | $17.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $9.50 | $18.99 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
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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