How far is West Liberty, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from West Liberty, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
118.02 mi
02h 03m
Flight
80.86 mi
130.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.86 mi
Kilometers
130.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.93 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Mon, Jun 1, 6:04 PM EDT
Return by in West Liberty
Mon, Jun 1, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Liberty
2026-06-01T16:01
Arrive Parkersburg
Mon, Jun 1, 6:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Liberty
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
New Martinsville
WV

City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States

From West Liberty
50 mi
01h 01m
To Parkersburg
68 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Van Meter Way

    1526 ft · 31 sec · Van Meter Way

  2. 2

    Continue on Bethany Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bethany Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bethany Pike

    8.8 mi · 16 min · Bethany Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto National Road

    3015 ft · 1 min · National Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    780 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1250 ft · 19 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 South, WV 2 South: Moundsville

    760 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    633 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lafayette Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lafayette Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Energy Road

    21.6 mi · 26 min · Energy Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Route 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · North 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    82 m · 4 sec · Elizabeth Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chelsea Street

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Chelsea Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Emerson Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Liberty 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Energy Road
21.6 mi · 18%
Chelsea Street
16.8 mi · 14%
3rd Street
13.8 mi · 12%
US 250 South
10.9 mi · 9%
Bethany Pike
8.83 mi · 7%
Emerson Avenue
8.56 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Energy Road

Continue on Energy Road

21.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Martinsville
01h 01m from West Liberty
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Liberty 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 West Liberty to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

New Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from West Liberty and 68 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Liberty and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near New Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

115 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

116 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 80.86 mi (130.13 km).

West Liberty

#1 West Liberty

Town in Ohio County, West Virginia

Population1,443
Coordinates40.1697900, -80.5936900
Altitude373
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: Chatham Street (-80.593696, 40.169829)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Liberty and Parkersburg. The current time is 16:01:43.

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.