How far is Pea Ridge, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Pea Ridge, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.83 mi
01h 48m
Flight
71.68 mi
115.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.68 mi
Kilometers
115.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.83 mi
Kilometers
149.39 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Sat, May 2, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Pea Ridge
Sat, May 2, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pea Ridge
2026-05-01T23:36
Arrive Parkersburg
Sat, May 2, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pea Ridge
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
Point Pleasant
WV

City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States

From Pea Ridge
46.4 mi
00h 54m
To Parkersburg
46.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
36°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Frost

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    147 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pea Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pea Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Midland Trail

    2600 ft · 51 sec · Midland Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Big Ben Bowen Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Big Ben Bowen Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ohio River Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Ohio River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Huntington Road

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Huntington Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1701 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fruth-Lanham Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Fruth-Lanham Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Pomeroy, Galliopolis

    1154 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    20 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WV 68 North: Downtown

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Huntington Road
20.5 mi · 22%
Ohio River Road
12.2 mi · 13%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 7%
Big Ben Bowen Highway
3.53 mi · 4%
East Pea Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 1%
SR 7
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Point Pleasant
00h 54m from Pea Ridge
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pea Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Frost near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pea Ridge to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Point Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Pea Ridge and 46.5 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pea Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Frost near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Point Pleasant

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Point Pleasant, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Huntington

55 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

59 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Charleston

69 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

73 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.35 km).

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#1 Pea Ridge

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,650
Coordinates38.4139700, -82.3198700
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Parkersburg

#2 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population29,009
Coordinates39.2667400, -81.5615100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.320024, 38.414054)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.53 $29.05
Premium $4.78 $15.67 $31.34
Diesel $5.62 $18.45 $36.89

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pea Ridge and Parkersburg. The current time is 23:36:46.

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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.