How far is Salem, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Salem, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Parkersburg.
-
1
Start on Needleseye Road
1327 ft · 1 min · Needleseye Road
-
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Gatewood Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Gatewood Road
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street East
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street East
-
4
Take the ramp slight left toward US 19 South: Beckley
1724 ft · 42 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
-
6
Turn right onto Okey L. Patteson Road
2863 ft · 2 min · Okey L. Patteson Road
-
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Okey L. Patteson Road
104 m · 14 sec · Okey L. Patteson Road
-
8
Continue on Okey L. Patteson Road
7.6 mi · 14 min · Okey L. Patteson Road
-
9
Continue on Okey L. Patteson Road
705 ft · 13 sec · Okey L. Patteson Road
-
10
Take the ramp right toward I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
1743 ft · 42 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
40.9 mi · 50 min · West Virginia Turnpike
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
1.9 mi · 2 min
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
70 mi · 1 hr 15 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
1654 ft · 42 sec
-
15
Turn left onto Camden Avenue
57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue
-
16
Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
-
17
Continue on Camden Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue
-
18
Turn right onto Division Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Division Street
-
19
Turn left onto Ann Street
132 m · 23 sec · Ann Street
-
20
Turn left onto 4th Street
131 m · 22 sec · 4th Street
-
21
Turn left onto Juliana Street
103 m · 11 sec · Juliana Street
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem 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 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
70 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem 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 Salem to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Sissonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Salem and 65.4 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 2:06 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 Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sissonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sissonville.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Thurmond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 91.49 mi (147.24 km).
#1 Salem
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1,511 |
| Coordinates | 37.9892800, -81.1153800 |
| Altitude | 653 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Prices in West Virginia · Apr 20, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.