Origin
Bluewell, WV
Evening in Bluewell on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluewell, WV to Parkersburg, WV
Data updated 26 minutes ago
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
182.1 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
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 Bluewell, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 182.1 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Virginia Turnpike, I 77, New Hope Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.3 miles on West Virginia Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.14 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
91 miles from Bluewell, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 36m highway drive covering 182.1 miles, with most of the trip on West Virginia Turnpike and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.3 miles on West Virginia Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Virginia Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 91.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,596 ft
602 ft
Total Climb
784 ft
Total Descent
2,767 ft
Highest Point
2,596 ft
Elevation Range
1,994 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Virginia Turnpike and I 77. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.6 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.4 mi into trip
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~24m in
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I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike
Merge onto I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
105.7 mi into trip
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~2h 9m in
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I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
5
107.6 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
6
181.7 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
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Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
182 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
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WV 68 / Juliana Street
Turn right onto WV 68 / Juliana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Turnpike | 91.3 mi | 1h 45m |
| I 77 | 71.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| New Hope Road | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Big Laurel Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Virginia Route 95 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Camden Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Division Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Morrison Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Virginia Turnpike
— 91.3 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluewell, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on CR 20/8
107 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Wv 20
2
Turn right onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 52
3
Turn right onto WV 20
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
New Hope Road
4
Turn right onto WV 104
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Morrison Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; WV 104
416 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bluefield Road
6
Turn right onto WV 104
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Stafford Drive
7
Turn right onto CR 27
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ingleside Road
8
Continue on CR 27
372 ft
·
9 sec
·
Princeton-Ingleside Road
9
Turn sharp left onto US 460
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Laurel Highway
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
11
Merge onto I 77
91 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
West Virginia Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
15
Turn left onto Camden Avenue
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Camden Avenue
16
Turn left onto WV 95
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Virginia Route 95
17
Continue on WV 95
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camden Avenue
18
Turn right onto WV 14
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Division Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 3rd Street
21
Continue on 3rd Street
224 ft
·
12 sec
·
3rd Street
22
Turn right onto WV 68
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Juliana Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Arrive at destination
WV 68; WV 618
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 91 miles from Bluewell, WV, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.3 miles.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
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 Bluewell, 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 Bluewell, WV
This is one driving day of about 182.1 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bluewell, 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.
The longest stretch is on West Virginia Turnpike for about 91.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91 mi from Bluewell, WV · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91 miles from Bluewell, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Virginia Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.3 miles.
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
$29.14 one way
$58.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.25 | $68.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.46 | $80.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.39
West Virginia Turnpike
(91.3 mi)
$6.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.12 | $8.74 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.93 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.49 | $11.65 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
Evening in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 10 mph
6% chance
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
10 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 36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bluewell, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 182.1 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Virginia Turnpike, I 77, New Hope Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91 miles from Bluewell, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (I 77 / West Virginia Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.6 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bluewell, WV to Parkersburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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