Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Night in Parkersburg on Friday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Saint Albans, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
90.3 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Saint Albans, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Saint Albans, WV covers 90.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 6th Street, Green Street, 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 90.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 90.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Saint Albans, WV is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parkersburg, WV to Saint Albans, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Camden Avenue | — | — |
| Route 95 | — | — |
| I 77 | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| WV 25 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Saint Albans, WV.
1
Start on Juliana Street
449 ft
·
22 sec
·
Juliana Street
2
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
6th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street
364 ft
·
20 sec
·
Green Street
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
5
Turn left onto Camden Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camden Avenue
6
Continue on West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Virginia Route 95
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 77, WV 2: Charleston
8
Merge slight left
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
10
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
11
Merge slight right
8.3 mi
·
9 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Institute
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
WV 25: Institute
13
Keep slight right to continue on WV 25: Institute
463 ft
·
11 sec
·
WV 25: Institute
14
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
15
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
4 min
16
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Center Street
17
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
18
Continue on 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
3rd Street
19
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
354 ft
·
19 sec
·
6th Avenue
20
Turn left onto 2nd Street
312 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Albans, WV
The final approach into Saint Albans, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.12 one way
$28.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.94 | $39.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Saint Albans, WV
Night in Saint Albans on Friday
Local time
10:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ripley, WV
45 mi in
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
3 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
1h 28m 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 Saint Albans, WV covers 90.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 6th Street, Green Street, 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 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 $14.12 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.
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Saint Albans, WV is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parkersburg, WV to Saint Albans, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parkersburg, WV to Saint Albans, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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