How far is Sophia, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Sophia, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.01 mi
02h 15m
Flight
109.03 mi
175.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.03 mi
Kilometers
175.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.01 mi
Kilometers
225.33 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Sat, May 30, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Sophia
Sat, May 30, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sophia
2026-05-30T06:26
Arrive Parkersburg
Sat, May 30, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sophia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Charleston
WV

The capital of West Virginia.

From Sophia
69.9 mi
01h 07m
To Parkersburg
70.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    24 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Robert C. Byrd Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    2721 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  12. 12

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sophia and Parkersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
71.9 mi · 51%
West Virginia Turnpike
58.2 mi · 42%
Robert C. Byrd Drive
5.19 mi · 4%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Division Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
01h 07m from Sophia
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sophia and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Sophia and 70.1 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sophia and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Charleston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.

RAIL

Charleston

1 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

33 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

65 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Huntington

71 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sophia and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 109.03 mi (175.47 km).

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#1 Sophia

Town in West Virginia, USA

Population1,219
Coordinates37.7076100, -81.2506600
Altitude707
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: Main Street (-81.250663, 37.707633)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.13
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.57 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.88 $43.76
Premium $4.78 $23.60 $47.21
Diesel $5.62 $27.78 $55.57

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sophia and Parkersburg. The current time is 06:26:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.