Origin
Blennerhassett, WV
Late night in Blennerhassett on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blennerhassett, WV to Parkersburg, WV
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
6m
Distance
4.5 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 7m
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blennerhassett, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blennerhassett, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 4.5 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, Dupont Road, WV 68 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.8 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 4.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6m drive with frequent turns across 4.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 1.8 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near WV 68.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 6m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (WV 68): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 50; WV 68 / Corridor D): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.7 miles (WV 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WV 68
Take the ramp onto WV 68
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 50; WV 68 / Corridor D
Merge onto US 50; WV 68 / Corridor D
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WV 68
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 68 toward WV 68 North: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward WV 68 North: Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Dupont Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| WV 68 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Juliana Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 1.8 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blennerhassett, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on WV 892
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dupont Road
2
Continue on WV 68
492 ft
·
17 sec
·
WV 68
3
Take the ramp onto WV 68
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
WV 68
4
Merge onto US 50; WV 68
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Corridor D
5
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 68
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 68
Toward WV 68 North: Downtown
Use the straight lane.
6
Arrive at destination
WV 68; WV 618
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.70 one way
$1.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.77 | $1.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $0.83 | $1.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.47 | $0.22 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Parkersburg on Friday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6m 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 Blennerhassett, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 4.5 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, Dupont Road, WV 68. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.3 miles from Blennerhassett, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 6m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (WV 68): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 50; WV 68 / Corridor D): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.7 miles (WV 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Blennerhassett, WV to Parkersburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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