How far is Shannondale, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Shannondale, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
286.41 mi
04h 40m
Flight
200.9 mi
323.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.9 mi
Kilometers
323.31 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.41 mi
Kilometers
460.93 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM EDT
Return by in Shannondale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shannondale
2026-04-23T07:24
Arrive Parkersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shannondale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brandonville
WV

Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Shannondale
135.6 mi
02h 20m
To Parkersburg
150.9 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shannondale and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Gingerbread Lane

    39 m · 7 sec · Gingerbread Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gray Fox Road

    543 ft · 25 sec · Gray Fox Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quail Run Road

    71 m · 14 sec · Quail Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Red Oak Road

    804 ft · 36 sec · Red Oak Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lower Clubhouse Drive

    2073 ft · 2 min · Lower Clubhouse Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mission Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Town Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Charles Town Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South George Street

    974 ft · 18 sec · South George Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    59 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1095 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7 West: Winchester

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harry Byrd Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Berryville Pike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Berryville Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Martinsburg

    2192 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Winchester, Stephenson

    1062 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Winchester

    47 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Martinsburg Pike

    2546 ft · 1 min · Martinsburg Pike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 37 South

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 522: Winchester, Berkeley Springs

    1821 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Frederick Pike

    12 mi · 17 min · North Frederick Pike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bloomery Pike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Bloomery Pike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gaston Road

    1.3 km · 55 sec · Gaston Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Paw Paw Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Paw Paw Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Henry W. Miller Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Henry W. Miller Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Oldtown Road

    20.8 mi · 24 min · Oldtown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on New 51 Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 59 sec · New 51 Road Southeast

  29. 29

    Continue on Uhl Highway Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Uhl Highway Southeast

  30. 30

    Continue on Industrial Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Industrial Boulevard

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Queen City Drive

    141 m · 16 sec · Queen City Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on South Centre Street

    147 m · 22 sec · South Centre Street

  33. 33

    Take the exit left

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · National Freeway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    28.9 mi · 31 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  44. 44

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shannondale 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
46 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.2 mi · 26%
National Freeway
74.8 mi · 26%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
28.9 mi · 10%
Oldtown Road
20.8 mi · 7%
North Frederick Pike
12 mi · 4%
South George Street
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

75.2 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.5 mi
200.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandonville
02h 20m from Shannondale
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shannondale and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shannondale to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brandonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Shannondale and 150.9 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.05 one way or $80.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shannondale and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Brandonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brandonville, 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 Brandonville.

RAIL

Connellsville station

39 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

45 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

59 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Greensburg

71 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shannondale and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 200.9 mi (323.31 km).

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#1 Shannondale

Shannondale is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2170500, -77.8074900
Altitude171
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: Gingerbread Lane (-77.807626, 39.217059)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.11 gal
38.26 L · about $40.05
Round trip
$80.09
20.22 gal · 76.52 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.7 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.05 $80.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.78 $89.55
Premium $4.78 $48.31 $96.61
Diesel $5.62 $56.86 $113.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shannondale and Parkersburg. The current time is 07:24:49.

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