How far is Winfield, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

The driving distance from Winfield, WV to Parkersburg, WV is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.66 mi
01h 31m
Flight
53.74 mi
86.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.74 mi
Kilometers
86.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.66 mi
Kilometers
128.2 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkersburg
Tue, Nov 10, 5:37 AM EST
Return by in Winfield
Tue, Nov 10, 7:09 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-11-10T04:06
Arrive Parkersburg
Tue, Nov 10, 5:37 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
9:30 PM EST
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
Ripley
WV

Town in West Virginia

From Winfield
38 mi
00h 45m
To Parkersburg
41.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 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 Valley Street

    23 m · 8 sec · Valley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Winfield Road

    99 m · 6 sec · Winfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    631 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1642 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Mclane Pike

    16.4 mi · 29 min · Mclane Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Emma Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Emma Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old US 21

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US 21

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I-77

    752 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

    1654 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Camden Avenue

    57 m · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

  15. 15

    Continue on Camden Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Camden Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Division Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    733 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    72 m · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 3rd Street

    68 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Juliana Street

    740 ft · 27 sec · Juliana Street

  21. 21

    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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-77
47.9 mi · 60%
Mclane Pike
16.4 mi · 21%
Emma Road
3.82 mi · 5%
West Virginia Route 95
2.09 mi · 3%
Old US 21
1.27 mi · 2%
Camden Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-77

Merge slight left

47.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
00h 45m from Winfield
Leave By
3:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winfield and Sunny 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 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Winfield and 41.7 miles from Parkersburg.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winfield and Sunny near Parkersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

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

RAIL

Charleston

52 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

78 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

79 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Parkersburg. Straight-line distance: 53.74 mi (86.48 km).

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#1 Winfield

Winfield is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5331400, -81.8934700
Altitude183
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: Valley Street (-81.893274, 38.533271)
End: Juliana Street (-81.56142, 39.266643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $11.43
Round trip
$22.87
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $11.43 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.49 $12.62 $25.23
Premium $4.95 $13.90 $27.80
Diesel $6.33 $17.78 $35.56

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Parkersburg. The current time is 04:06:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.