Origin
Cross Lanes, WV
Evening in Cross Lanes on Tuesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cross Lanes, WV to Parkersburg, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
78.4 mi
126 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cross Lanes, WV
Jan van der Wolf
Parkersburg, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Cross Lanes and Parkersburg, West Virginia, this 91.8-mile journey offers an alternative to typical highway travel. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 24 minutes behind the wheel for this trip. Because it is a short distance, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer local roads over interstate speeds, providing a straightforward connection within the Southeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Cross Lanes, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the 91.8-mile duration. Unlike a standard interstate commute, this route features a 0% highway share, relying entirely on local roads like Big Tyler Road, Rocky Fork Road, and Sissonville Drive. You will not find any long, monotonous stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment on Big Tyler Road is 0 miles. The experience is defined by constant navigation rather than high-speed cruising, making it a technical and hands-on driving experience from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Rocky Fork Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near WV 622 / Rocky Fork Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (WV 622 / Rocky Fork Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 77.2 miles (WV 14 / Division Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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WV 622 / Rocky Fork Road
Turn left onto WV 622 / Rocky Fork Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.6 mi into trip
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~26m in
Take the ramp toward I-77
Navigation decision point
Toward I-77
5
77.2 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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WV 14 / Division Street
Turn right onto WV 14 / Division Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
78 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
78.2 mi into trip
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~1h 38m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 59.1 mi | 1h 3m |
| Rocky Fork Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Sissonville Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Big Tyler Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Virginia Route 95 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Camden Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Division Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Juliana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 59.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Lanes, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on WV 622
58 ft
·
3 sec
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Goff Mountain Road
2
Continue on WV 622
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Big Tyler Road
3
Turn left onto WV 622
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Rocky Fork Road
4
Turn left onto WV 622
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sissonville Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-77
6
Merge onto I 77
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 77
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
8
Turn left onto Camden Avenue
187 ft
·
7 sec
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Camden Avenue
9
Turn left onto WV 95
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Virginia Route 95
10
Continue on WV 95
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camden Avenue
11
Turn right onto WV 14
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Division Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
237 ft
·
12 sec
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North 3rd Street
14
Continue on 3rd Street
224 ft
·
12 sec
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3rd Street
15
Turn right onto WV 68
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Juliana Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
WV 68; WV 618
Trip Plan
Since there are no scheduled stops along this 1 hour and 24-minute route, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you depart, especially since the trip will cost you about $14 in gas. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this trip, as the lack of highway travel allows you to set your own pace without worrying about heavy traffic flow or merge lanes. Keep a close eye on your navigation while traversing the local roads, as the frequent turns require your full attention. Plan to leave during daylight hours to better manage the winding nature of these specific local roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.2 miles from Cross Lanes, WV, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.1 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 78.4 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 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 1h 22m
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 Cross Lanes, 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 Cross Lanes, WV
This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cross Lanes, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 59.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.2 mi from Cross Lanes, WV · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Cross Lanes, 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
$12.26 one way
$24.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.41 | $26.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 6 mph
14% 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
6 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
1h 38m 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 Cross Lanes, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Rocky Fork Road, Sissonville Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 miles from Cross Lanes, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.26 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 1h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (WV 622 / Rocky Fork Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 77.2 miles (WV 14 / Division Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cross Lanes, WV to Parkersburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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