How far is Parsons, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Parsons, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parsons and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons and Parkersburg.
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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
7.8 mi · 13 min · Buckhannon Pike
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Continue on Buckhannon Avenue
857 ft · 17 sec · Buckhannon Avenue
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Continue on Marshall Street
2099 ft · 49 sec · Marshall Street
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Turn left
1707 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
72.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown
1411 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2857 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Market Street
733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Juliana Street
740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parsons and Parkersburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Corridor D
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
72.9 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parsons and Partly Sunny near Parkersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parsons to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
West Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Parsons and 66.1 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parsons and Partly Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near West Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shinnston City Parks & Rec
Clarksburg Parks & Recreation
Benedum Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Milford.
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 101.4 mi (163.19 km).
#1 Parsons
City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.0964900, -79.6809000 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29,009 |
| Coordinates | 39.2667400, -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.37 | $40.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.87 | $51.74 |
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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