Origin
Augusta, WV
Evening in Augusta on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Augusta, WV to Parkersburg, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
217.3 mi
350 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
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6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkersburg, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Augusta, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 217.3 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, North High Street, Cumberland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.6 miles from Augusta, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 217.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, WV to Parkersburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frankfort Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rocket Center Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patriot Parkway Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McMullen Highway Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Warrior Drive Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on Northwestern Turnpike
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Northwestern Turnpike
2
Continue on East Main Street
3.0 mi
·
8 min
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East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North High Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North High Street
4
Continue on Cumberland Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Cumberland Road
5
Continue on Frankfort Highway
7.7 mi
·
12 min
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Frankfort Highway
6
Turn left onto Rocket Center Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rocket Center Road
7
Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Patriot Parkway Southwest
8
Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
McMullen Highway Southwest
9
Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Warrior Drive Southwest
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Winchester Road
11
Turn sharp right onto National Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
National Highway
12
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
13
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
National Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
I-79 S: Fairmont
15
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
17
Keep slight right
358 ft
·
9 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Corridor D
19
Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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WV 14: Downtown
20
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
21
Turn left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Market Street
22
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
236 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 3rd Street
23
Continue on 3rd Street
223 ft
·
12 sec
·
3rd Street
24
Turn right onto Juliana Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Juliana Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.6 miles from Augusta, WV, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkersburg, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Augusta, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Augusta, WV
This is one driving day of about 217.3 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Augusta, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.6 mi from Augusta, WV · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
109 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 108.6 miles from Augusta, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Parkersburg, WV
The final approach into Parkersburg, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Parkersburg, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.98 one way
$67.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $37.15 | $74.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $40.22 | $80.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.82 | $10.43 |
| Efficient EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.01 | $8.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.9 | 1 | $30.42 | $13.91 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Parkersburg, WV
Evening in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Augusta, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 217.3 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, North High Street, Cumberland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.6 miles from Augusta, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Augusta, WV to Parkersburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Augusta, WV to Parkersburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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