Origin
Eaton, WV
Evening in Eaton on Thursday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eaton, WV to Parkersburg, WV
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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 Eaton, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 23.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, CR 28, Volcano Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 23.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 2/8.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles (CR 2/8): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR 5 / Volcano Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (WV 14): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 2/8
Turn right onto CR 2/8
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 5 / Volcano Road
Turn left onto CR 5 / Volcano Road
Navigation decision point
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
WV 14
Turn right onto WV 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~37m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 15 mi | 17m |
| CR 28 | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Volcano Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| CR 2/8 | 1 mi | 2m |
| WV 14 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eaton Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Juliana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 15 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on CR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eaton Road
2
Turn right onto CR 2/8
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 2/8
3
Continue on CR 28
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
CR 28
4
Turn left onto CR 5
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Volcano Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; WV 31
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Corridor D
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward WV 14: Downtown
7
Turn right onto WV 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 14
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 3rd Street
10
Continue on 3rd Street
224 ft
·
12 sec
·
3rd Street
11
Turn right onto WV 68
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Juliana Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
WV 68; WV 618
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Thursday
Local time
5:30 PM
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
28 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
37m 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 Eaton, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 23.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, CR 28, Volcano Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Eaton, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.61 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.5 miles (CR 2/8): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (CR 5 / Volcano Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (WV 14): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eaton, WV to Parkersburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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