Parkersburg, WV Road Trips

With 15 routes heading out and 19 heading in, Parkersburg, WV works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 106 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Parkersburg, WV spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

166.8 mi

Hinton, WV

Quickest Drive

19m

Williamstown, WV

Plan Around Parkersburg, WV

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Parkersburg, WV is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hinton, WV to Parkersburg, WV 166.8 mi · 3h 17m Oceana, WV to Parkersburg, WV 150.9 mi · 2h 51m Sophia, WV to Parkersburg, WV 139.8 mi · 2h 43m Mabscott, WV to Parkersburg, WV 136.4 mi · 2h 11m

Continue From Parkersburg, WV

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Parkersburg, WV to Hinton, WV 166.5 mi · 3h 16m Parkersburg, WV to Gilbert Creek, WV 161.5 mi · 3h 23m Parkersburg, WV to Oceana, WV 150.6 mi · 3h 7m Parkersburg, WV to Beckley, WV 135 mi · 2h 39m

Trips from Parkersburg, WV

Parkersburg, WV to Hinton, WV

166.5 mi 3h 16m

Parkersburg, WV to Gilbert Creek, WV

161.5 mi 3h 23m

Parkersburg, WV to Oceana, WV

150.6 mi 3h 7m

Parkersburg, WV to Beckley, WV

135 mi 2h 39m

Parkersburg, WV to Fayette, WV

133.8 mi 2h 54m

Parkersburg, WV to Weirton Heights, WV

119.4 mi 2h 30m

Parkersburg, WV to Hooverson Heights, WV

112.3 mi 2h 20m

Parkersburg, WV to Granville, WV

111.6 mi 2h 13m

Parkersburg, WV to Barrackville, WV

97.8 mi 1h 59m

Parkersburg, WV to Dunbar, WV

82.7 mi 1h 34m

Parkersburg, WV to Bethlehem, WV

81.9 mi 1h 42m

Parkersburg, WV to Stonewood, WV

76.7 mi 1h 33m

Parkersburg, WV to Buffalo, WV

65.9 mi 1h 32m

Parkersburg, WV to Oak Hill, WV

58.1 mi 1h 32m

Parkersburg, WV to Ravenswood, WV

34.4 mi 42m

Driving from Parkersburg, WV

The typical drive from Parkersburg, WV covers about 106 miles and takes around 2h 12m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 167 miles (3h 23m), while the shortest is just 34 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Parkersburg, WV include Hinton, WV (166.5 mi, 3h 16m), Gilbert Creek, WV (161.5 mi, 3h 23m), Oceana, WV (150.6 mi, 3h 7m), Beckley, WV (135 mi, 2h 39m), and Fayette, WV (133.8 mi, 2h 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WV currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 106-mile trip from Parkersburg, WV, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Parkersburg, WV and 19 routes heading into Parkersburg, WV, covering 34 total connections. Distances range from 34 to 167 miles.

The longest mapped route from Parkersburg, WV covers 167 miles and takes approximately 3h 23m. Shorter options start at just 34 miles.

The average route from Parkersburg, WV runs about 106 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 106-mile trip from Parkersburg, WV costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Parkersburg, WV include Hinton, WV, Gilbert Creek, WV, Oceana, WV and Beckley, WV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.