How far is Ripley, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Ripley, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in West Virginia
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Parkersburg.
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Start on South Church Street
14 m · 9 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Take the ramp right toward I-77
34.9 mi · 38 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
1.6 km · 2 min · Division Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street
132 m · 23 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
131 m · 22 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Juliana Street
103 m · 11 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 Ripley and Parkersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-77
Take the ramp right toward I-77
34.9 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Ripley 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 Ripley to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ravenswood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Ripley and 20.3 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ripley and Partly Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ravenswood
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 Ravenswood.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 31.98 mi (51.46 km).
#1 Ripley
Town in West Virginia
| Population | 3,139 |
| Coordinates | 38.8187000, -81.7106900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
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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