Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Night in Parkersburg on Friday
Local time
10:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Vienna, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
4.6 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
★
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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Vienna, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Vienna, WV covers 4.6 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Murdoch Avenue, Grand Central Avenue, Juliana Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on Murdoch Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 4.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m 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 9m drive with frequent turns across 4.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Murdoch Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
637 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
17 ft
Highest Point
637 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
29 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Vienna, WV is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (WV 14; WV 68; WV 618 / East 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (32nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street
Depart onto WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 14; WV 68; WV 618 / East 8th Street
Turn left onto WV 14; WV 68; WV 618 / East 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
32nd Street
Turn right onto 32nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Murdoch Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Grand Central Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Juliana Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 32nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Murdoch Avenue
— 2.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Vienna, WV.
1
Start on WV 68; WV 618
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Juliana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto WV 14; WV 68; WV 618
415 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 8th Street
3
Continue on WV 14; WV 68
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Murdoch Avenue
4
Continue on WV 14
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto 32nd Street
24 ft
·
1 sec
·
32nd Street
6
Arrive at destination
32nd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.72 one way
$1.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.79 | $1.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.48 | $0.22 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.40 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Vienna, WV
Night in Vienna on Friday
Local time
10:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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
9m 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 Vienna, WV covers 4.6 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Murdoch Avenue, Grand Central Avenue, Juliana Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.3 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 $0.72 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 Vienna, WV is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (WV 14; WV 68; WV 618 / East 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (32nd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Parkersburg, WV to Vienna, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 608 ft to 637 ft elevation with about 41 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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