How far is Webster Springs, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Webster Springs, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
126.69 mi
02h 55m
Flight
82.31 mi
132.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.31 mi
Kilometers
132.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.69 mi
Kilometers
203.88 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Webster Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster Springs
2026-06-02T08:22
Arrive Parkersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Glenville
WV

County seat in West Virginia

From Webster Springs
60.8 mi
01h 27m
To Parkersburg
65.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webster Springs and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baker Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Miller Mountain Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Miller Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holly River

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Holly River

  6. 6

    Continue on Kanawha Run Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Kanawha Run Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Airport Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Day's Drive

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Day's Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Day's Drive

    160 m · 25 sec · Day's Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sutton Lane

    628 ft · 16 sec · Sutton Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Scott Fork Road

    69 m · 6 sec · Scott Fork Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2600 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 5: Burnsville, Glenville

    1255 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Burnsville Road

    681 ft · 17 sec · Burnsville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lewis Street

    2839 ft · 1 min · North Lewis Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lewis Street

    28 m · 3 sec · North Lewis Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lewis Street

    3024 ft · 2 min · North Lewis Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Little Kanawha Parkway

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Little Kanawha Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Third Run Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Third Run Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Newberne Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newberne Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Bull Fork Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bull Fork Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Tanner Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Tanner Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

    2759 ft · 58 sec · Staunton & Parkersburg Turnpike

  29. 29

    Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

    15.6 mi · 23 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

  30. 30

    Continue on Staunton Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Staunton Turnpike

  31. 31

    Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

    8 mi · 12 min · Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

  32. 32

    Continue on Staunton Turnpike

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Staunton Turnpike

  33. 33

    Continue on Staunton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Staunton Avenue

  34. 34

    Take the ramp left

    774 ft · 19 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Corridor D

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  40. 40

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster Springs 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
42 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
23.6 mi · 19%
Little Kanawha Parkway
18.3 mi · 14%
Staunton Turnpike
15.2 mi · 12%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.1 mi · 9%
Holly River
9.7 mi · 8%
Miller Mountain Road
9.31 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

Continue on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

15.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenville
01h 27m from Webster Springs
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Webster Springs and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Webster Springs to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Glenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Webster Springs and 65.8 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Webster Springs and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Glenville

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

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

RAIL

Montgomery

94 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

96 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

111 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster Springs and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 82.31 mi (132.46 km).

Webster Springs

#1 Webster Springs

City in Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,009
Coordinates38.4792700, -80.4134200
Altitude445
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: (-80.413467, 38.479262)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $17.71
Round trip
$35.41
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.71 $35.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.80 $39.60
Premium $4.78 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.62 $25.14 $50.28

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster Springs and Parkersburg. The current time is 08:22:42.

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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.