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Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
97.8 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
6 DC fast
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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Barrackville, WV
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Spanning 97.8 miles, this trek from Parkersburg to Barrackville is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. You will navigate primarily via Corridor D, the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, and Cleveland Avenue. Since both your start and end points are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, the trip offers a consistent regional feel throughout.
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
48.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features a mix of road types with a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local passages rather than high-speed motorways. You will encounter a significant 75.3-mile stretch on Corridor D, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your drive. Be prepared for the transition from the broader highway segments into the more technical, winding roads as you approach your final destination.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,287 ft
Total Descent
956 ft
Highest Point
1,237 ft
~93.7 mi in
Elevation Range
624 ft
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 0.1 miles in near 6th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto WV 14 / 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 75.3 mi | 1h 28m |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Fairmont Gateway Connector | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pike Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Barrackville, WV.
Start on WV 68; WV 618
Turn right onto 6th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
Turn left onto WV 14
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 50
Take the exit
Merge onto I 79
Take the exit
Turn left onto WV 273
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
Continue on WV 273
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
Continue on WV 273
Continue on Jefferson Street
Turn left onto US 19
Turn right onto US 250
Turn right onto CR 250/32
Continue on CR 250/32
Arrive at destination
Given the two-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic patterns. While there are no scheduled stops in this itinerary, the lack of forced breaks allows you to make consistent progress toward Barrackville. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before setting out, as the $16 estimate is based on standard consumption and can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency on winding roads. Since this is a localized drive, consider checking your vehicle's tire pressure and fluid levels before you leave, as the turn-heavy nature of the route puts more demand on your car than a standard highway cruise.
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.9 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrackville, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 97.8 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.9 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.
The final approach into Barrackville, 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 Barrackville, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.29 one way
$30.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.72 | $33.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Fairmont, WV
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Parkersburg, WV
6 DCFC
Chenoweth Ford Clarksburg WV
Clarksburg, WV
4 DCFC
MATHENY GMC 1
Parkersburg, WV
1 DCFC
ALMOST HEVEN HD DC FAST HOG
Bridgeport, WV
1 DCFC
FMCTA FAST CHARGER
Fairmont, WV
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.27 | $4.69 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.69 | $6.26 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Night in Barrackville on Tuesday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
62°F
Newtown, PA
49 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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