How far is Vienna, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Vienna, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.82 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.23 mi
6.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.23 mi
Kilometers
6.8 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.82 mi
Kilometers
7.75 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Fri, May 29, 6:37 PM EDT
Return by in Vienna
Fri, May 29, 6:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-05-29T18:26
Arrive Parkersburg
Fri, May 29, 6:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Hills
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Vienna
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Parkersburg
2.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 32nd Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 32nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Central Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Murdoch Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Murdoch Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ohio Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ohio Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 4th Street

    131 m · 22 sec · 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Juliana Street

    103 m · 11 sec · Juliana Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Avenue
1.77 mi · 37%
Ohio Avenue
1.65 mi · 34%
Murdoch Avenue
1.24 mi · 26%
4th Street
0.08 mi · 2%
Juliana Street
0.06 mi · 1%
32nd Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Avenue

Turn left onto Grand Central Avenue

1.77 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
00h 05m from Vienna
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vienna and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Vienna and 2.4 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.67 one way or $1.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

108 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 4.23 mi (6.8 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

City in West Virginia, United States

Population10,028
Coordinates39.3270200, -81.5484600
Altitude194
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: 32nd Street (-81.548472, 39.326999)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.64 L · about $0.67
Round trip
$1.35
0.34 gal · 1.28 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.67 $1.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.75 $1.51
Premium $4.78 $0.81 $1.62
Diesel $5.62 $0.96 $1.91

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Vienna and Parkersburg. The current time is 18:26:41.

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.