How far is Weirton, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Weirton, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
131.01 mi
02h 15m
Flight
94.85 mi
152.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.85 mi
Kilometers
152.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.01 mi
Kilometers
210.84 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
Thu, Apr 30, 4:33 PM EDT
Return by in Weirton
Thu, Apr 30, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weirton
2026-04-30T14:17
Arrive Parkersburg
Thu, Apr 30, 4:33 PM 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
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weirton
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
Franklin
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Weirton
58.7 mi
01h 07m
To Parkersburg
72.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    773 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    2057 ft · 52 sec · Dean Martin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    34 mi · 44 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    1453 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ferry Landing Road

    2461 ft · 32 sec · Ferry Landing Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2318 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weirton 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dean Martin Boulevard
34.7 mi · 27%
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 17%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 13%
3rd Street
13.8 mi · 11%
Emerson Avenue
8.56 mi · 7%
North 4th Avenue
4.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dean Martin Boulevard

Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

34 mi · 00h 44m

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 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 07m from Weirton
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weirton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Weirton and 72.3 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Weirton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

108 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weirton and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 94.85 mi (152.65 km).

Weirton

#1 Weirton

City in West Virginia, United States

Population18,068
Coordinates40.4189600, -80.5895200
Altitude230
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 (-80.58955, 40.418979)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.5 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 35 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Weirton and Parkersburg. The current time is 14:17:35.

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.