How far is Tornado, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
The driving distance from Tornado, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tornado and Parkersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tornado and Parkersburg.
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Start on A Street
13 m · 4 sec · A Street
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Turn right onto Coal River Road
1761 ft · 40 sec · Coal River Road
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Turn left onto Smith Creek Road
6 mi · 11 min · Smith Creek Road
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Continue on Lincoln Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Drive
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Turn left onto Rock Lake Drive
1254 ft · 29 sec · Rock Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto MacCorkle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · MacCorkle Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
2152 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
70 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Tornado 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.
Sunny leaving Tornado and Sunny near Parkersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tornado to Parkersburg?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Tornado and 48.7 miles from Parkersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tornado and Sunny near Parkersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tornado and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 65.62 mi (105.61 km).
#1 Tornado
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
| Population | 1,187 |
| Coordinates | 38.3428700, -81.8443000 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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