Trip from Bluewell, WV to Parkersburg, WV

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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

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 24m ★

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.

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Bluewell, WV

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city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

14.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | 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.

105.7 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | 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

107.6 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | 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

181.7 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | Market Street

Turn left onto Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

182 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | 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.

Start on CR 20/8

107 ft · 5 sec · Old Wv 20

Turn right onto US 52

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 52

Turn right onto WV 20

9.5 mi · 16 min · New Hope Road

Turn right onto WV 104

0.7 mi · 1 min · Morrison Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 19; WV 104

416 ft · 9 sec · Bluefield Road

Turn right onto WV 104

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Stafford Drive

Turn right onto CR 27

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Ingleside Road

Continue on CR 27

372 ft · 9 sec · Princeton-Ingleside Road

Turn sharp left onto US 460

2.9 mi · 3 min · Big Laurel Highway

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 77

91 mi · 1 hr 45 min · West Virginia Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

70 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

Turn left onto Camden Avenue

187 ft · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

Turn left onto WV 95

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

Continue on WV 95

0.8 mi · 1 min · Camden Avenue

Turn right onto WV 14

0.8 mi · 2 min · Division Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Market Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Market Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

237 ft · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

Continue on 3rd Street

224 ft · 12 sec · 3rd Street

Turn right onto WV 68

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Juliana Street

Use the straight lane.

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

Open the route before leaving Bluewell, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

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

Meads, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meads, KY

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 check

Top 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 62.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

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

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.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Marathon Gas - Tesla Supercharger

Ghent, WV

Tesla

12 DCFC

Beckley Travel Plaza - DC America

Beckley, WV

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Little General - Tesla Supercharger

Princeton, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Hope, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Marmet, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Ripley, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Parkersburg, WV

Tesla

6 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 6 Non-Networked: 2 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.6	$19.12	$8.74
Efficient EV	45.5	$15.93	$7.28
EV Truck/SUV	72.8	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bluewell, WV

Evening in Bluewell on Tuesday

Local time

8:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parkersburg, WV

Evening in Parkersburg on Tuesday

Local time

8:08 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.

The route from Bluewell, WV to Parkersburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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