How far is Richwood, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Richwood, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 177 miles (284.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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 53m.
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 Clay County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richwood and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richwood and Parkersburg.
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Start on Oakford Avenue
32 m · 8 sec · Oakford Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2627 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Richwood Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Richwood Road
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Summersville & Slavins Cabin Road
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Webster Road
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Turn slight right onto Scenic Highway
6.1 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto Hookersville
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hookersville
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Turn left onto Spruce Run Road
539 ft · 12 sec · Spruce Run Road
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
969 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit left
2065 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.8 mi · 18 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 16: Big Otter
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto WV 16 North: Grantsville
29 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Big Otter Highway
18.9 mi · 28 min · Big Otter Highway
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Keep slight left
85 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight left
14.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
983 ft · 17 sec · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Parkersburg Road
25.6 mi · 38 min · Parkersburg Road
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Turn left onto Juliana Street
13.1 mi · 21 min · Juliana Street
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Take the ramp right
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
1654 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Camden Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue
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Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
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Continue on Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street
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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 Richwood and Parkersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Parkersburg Road
Continue on Parkersburg Road
25.6 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Richwood and Mostly Sunny near Parkersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richwood to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 177 miles (284.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Richwood and 105.8 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.2 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richwood and Mostly Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Clay
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 Clay.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 90.84 mi (146.2 km).
#1 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,842 |
| Coordinates | 38.2248400, -80.5331400 |
| Altitude | 673 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.76 | $49.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
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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