How far is Winfield, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Winfield, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.83 mi
01h 36m
Flight
80.4 mi
129.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.4 mi
Kilometers
129.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.83 mi
Kilometers
155.83 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 PM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-18T14:44
Arrive Parkersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
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
West Union
WV

Town in West Virginia, USA

From Winfield
48.3 mi
00h 48m
To Parkersburg
48.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reubens Run Road

    37 m · 6 sec · Reubens Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bunner Ridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bunner Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    19.1 mi · 21 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport

    1045 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    109 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juliana Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
75.2 mi · 78%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
19.1 mi · 20%
Bunner Ridge Road
1.13 mi · 1%
WV 14
0.27 mi
US 50
0.27 mi
Juliana Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left onto Corridor D

75.2 mi · 01h 28m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Union
00h 48m from Winfield
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winfield and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

West Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Winfield and 48.5 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Winfield and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Parkersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 80.4 mi (129.39 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

City in West Virginia, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates39.4803600, -80.0817400
Altitude301
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: County Route 33/2 (-80.081758, 39.480404)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.93 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.86 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Parkersburg. The current time is 14:44:34.

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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.