Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Evening in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Buffalo, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
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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Buffalo, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Parkersburg to Buffalo, West Virginia, expect a straightforward journey covering 65.9 miles. You should budget about 1 hour and 32 minutes of driving time, making this an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of $11, it is an affordable excursion that does not require an overnight stay. The path keeps you entirely within the Southeast region, moving between two points in the same state. Because this is a compact drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule.
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
32.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 77% of the route spent on major roads like I-77 and WV-2. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the interstate, including a 26.8-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. Transitioning from the interstate onto Leon Baden Road shifts the pace, moving you from high-speed highway travel to a more localized driving experience. Expect a consistent, efficient commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads or technical terrain.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
915 ft
565 ft
Total Climb
560 ft
Total Descent
602 ft
Highest Point
915 ft
~49.4 mi in
Elevation Range
350 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Buffalo, WV is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Buffalo, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Green Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camden Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 33 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Buffalo, WV.
1
Start on Juliana Street
449 ft
·
22 sec
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Juliana Street
2
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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6th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street
364 ft
·
20 sec
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Green Street
4
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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5th Street
5
Turn left onto Camden Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Camden Avenue
6
Continue on West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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West Virginia Route 95
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 77, WV 2: Charleston
8
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
28 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
16 mi
·
19 min
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US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
10
Turn straight onto State Route 87
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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State Route 87
11
Turn slight right onto Baur Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Baur Road
12
Turn right onto Leon Baden Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Leon Baden Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi
·
6 min
14
Continue on Charleston Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Charleston Road
15
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
3 min
16
Continue on Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Lafayette Street
17
Continue on Buffalo Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Buffalo Road
18
Continue on Lafayette Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lafayette Street
19
Turn sharp right onto River Street
33 ft
·
2 sec
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River Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever works best for your itinerary. Because the entire route takes less than two hours, you likely will not need to plan for formal rest stops, though it is always smart to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Parkersburg. Given the $11 fuel estimate, keep a little extra cash or your card handy just in case of price fluctuations. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition from the primary highway corridors onto Leon Baden Road to ensure you do not miss your exit. This route’s simplicity makes it a low-stress drive, so feel free to use that saved time to explore your destination upon arrival.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 46m into the drive.
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 65.9 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, 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 65.9 miles and 1h 32m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buffalo, WV
The final approach into Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.31 one way
$20.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.20 | $24.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Buffalo, WV
Evening in Buffalo on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
1 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 32m 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 Buffalo, WV covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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 32.9 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 $10.31 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 Buffalo, WV is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Buffalo, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parkersburg, WV to Buffalo, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 565 ft to 915 ft elevation with about 560 ft of total climbing.
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