How far is White Sulphur Springs, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from White Sulphur Springs, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 197 miles (317.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.05 mi
03h 11m
Flight
122.42 mi
197.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.42 mi
Kilometers
197.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.05 mi
Kilometers
317.12 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Sat, May 30, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in White Sulphur Springs
Sun, May 31, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Sulphur Springs
2026-05-30T19:54
Arrive Parkersburg
Sat, May 30, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Sulphur Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Glasgow
WV

Town in West Virginia, United States

From White Sulphur Springs
98.4 mi
01h 35m
To Parkersburg
98.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Sulphur Springs and Parkersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    146 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston

    2342 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg

    70 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  12. 12

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Sulphur Springs and Parkersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
71.9 mi · 36%
West Virginia Turnpike
60.9 mi · 31%
East Main Street
59 mi · 30%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 1%
Camden Avenue
0.86 mi
Division Street
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.6 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
01h 35m from White Sulphur Springs
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Sulphur 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 White Sulphur Springs to Parkersburg?

The road trip is about 197 miles (317.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from White Sulphur Springs and 98.6 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Sulphur Springs and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Glasgow

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glasgow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belle City Offices
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Belle City Offices

Belle , WV
1100 E Dupont Ave, Belle, WV 25015
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Smithers Municipal Building

Smithers , WV
2 Greyhound Ln, Smithers, WV 25186
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City Hall
Kanawha City Community Center
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Kanawha City Community Center

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 4.5/5 101 reviews Community center
Charleston City Parks
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Charleston City Parks

Charleston , WV
3511 Venable Ave, Charleston, WV 25304
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glasgow.

RAIL

Montgomery

10 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

25 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

42 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

51 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Sulphur Springs and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 122.42 mi (197.01 km).

White Sulphur Springs

#1 White Sulphur Springs

City in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States

Population2,325
Coordinates37.7965100, -80.2975700
Altitude566
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: East Main Street (-80.297513, 37.796467)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.32 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
13.9 gal · 52.64 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.78 $61.56
Premium $4.78 $33.21 $66.41
Diesel $5.62 $39.09 $78.17

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between White Sulphur Springs and Parkersburg. The current time is 19:54:57.

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.