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Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Beaver, WV

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 46m

Distance

138.4 mi

223 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV

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Beaver, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Beaver, WV covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, West Virginia Route 95, Harper Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.1 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.64 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

69.2 miles from Parkersburg, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 138.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and West Virginia Route 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.1 miles on I 77.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 128.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and West Virginia Route 95. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 6th Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 12 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 6th Street

Turn right onto 6th Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Green Street

At end of road, turn right onto Green Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | WV 14 / 5th Street

Turn left onto WV 14 / 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 77; WV 2

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
132.1 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Take the exit toward WV 3: Beckley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 44 Toward WV 3: Beckley

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 128.1 mi 2h 24m
West Virginia Route 95 1.9 mi 3m
Harper Road 1.9 mi 4m
South Fayette Street 1.8 mi 3m
Ritter Drive 1 mi 1m
Camden Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
5th Street 0.7 mi 1m
2nd Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 128.1 mi, about 2h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Beaver, WV.

1

Start on WV 68; WV 618

449 ft · 21 sec · Juliana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto 6th Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · 6th Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto Green Street

363 ft · 19 sec · Green Street
4

Turn left onto WV 14

0.7 mi · 1 min · 5th Street
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto WV 95

0.8 mi · 1 min · Camden Avenue
6

Continue on WV 95

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
8

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

128 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 44 Toward WV 3: Beckley
10

Turn left onto WV 3

1.9 mi · 4 min · Harper Road
11

Continue on WV 3

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Neville Street
12

Turn right onto WV 3

498 ft · 14 sec · 3rd Avenue
13

Turn left onto WV 3

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 2nd Street
14

Continue on WV 3

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Fayette Street
15

Turn right onto US 19; WV 3

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Eisenhower Drive
16

Continue on US 19; WV 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ritter Drive
17

Turn slight right onto Blue Jay Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Blue Jay Drive
18

Turn right onto 4th Street

82 ft · 3 sec · 4th Street
19

Arrive at destination

4th Street

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.1 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.2 miles or 1h 21m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, WV

This is one driving day of about 138.4 miles and 2h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parkersburg, 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 I 77 for about 128.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.2 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 1h 21m into the drive

suburb in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Meads, KY

69 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 69.2 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.1 miles.

Arriving in Beaver, WV

The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, WV.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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 105
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.64 one way

$43.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $23.66 $47.33
premium $4.70 $25.61 $51.23
diesel $5.61 $30.56 $61.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Beckley Travel Plaza - DC America

Beckley, WV

Non-Networked

10 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Ripley, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Charleston, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Marmet, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Hope, WV

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Parkersburg, WV

Tesla

6 DCFC

Moses Cadillac GMC Truck

East Charleston, WV

EV Connect

2 DCFC

MATHENY GMC 1

Parkersburg, WV

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 5 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.5 0 $14.53 $6.64
Efficient EV 34.6 0 $12.11 $5.54
EV Truck/SUV 55.4 0 $19.38 $8.86

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 hour ago

Origin

Parkersburg, WV

Night in Parkersburg on Tuesday

Local time

9:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaver, WV

Night in Beaver on Tuesday

Local time

9:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

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

29 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

2h 46m 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 Parkersburg, WV to Beaver, WV covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, West Virginia Route 95, Harper 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 69.2 miles from Parkersburg, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.64 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Parkersburg, WV to Beaver, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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