How far is Salem, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Salem, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 01m.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly 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.
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Start on Water Street
2867 ft · 57 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Jacobs Run Road
2463 ft · 49 sec · Jacobs Run Road
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Turn left onto Corridor D
58.7 mi · 1 hr 8 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 Salem 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
Turn left onto Corridor D
58.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Salem 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 Salem to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Ellenboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Salem and 32.6 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenboro
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 Ellenboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 53.63 mi (86.31 km).
#1 Salem
Salem is a place in West Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2828700, -80.5589900 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $4.13 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $14.15 | $28.31 |
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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