Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Night in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Culloden, WV
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
95.8 mi
154 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
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6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Culloden, WV covers 95.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 7, US 35, Fruth-Lanham Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.6 miles on SR 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.98 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 95.8 miles, with most of the trip on SR 7 and US 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.6 miles on SR 7.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and US 35. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7
Merge onto SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
32.1 mi into trip
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~40m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
52.9 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 41.6 mi | 49m |
| US 35 | 23.6 mi | 27m |
| Fruth-Lanham Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| I 64 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Teays Valley Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 60 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 41.6 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Culloden, WV.
1
Start on WV 68; WV 618
61 ft
·
9 sec
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Juliana Street
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
414 ft
·
16 sec
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5th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge
4
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 618
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto SR 32
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto SR 7; SR 32
30 mi
·
36 min
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SR 7; SR 32
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
9.6 mi
·
11 min
8
Continue on SR 7
11 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 7
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
10
Merge onto US 35
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US 35
11
Continue on US 35
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 35
12
Continue on US 35
8.8 mi
·
10 min
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Fruth-Lanham Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
14
Turn right onto WV 34
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Teays Valley Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
16
Merge onto I 64
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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I 64
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward CR 19: Hurricane
18
Turn left onto CR 19
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hurricane Creek Road
19
Turn right onto WV 34
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Teays Valley Road
20
Continue on WV 34
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Midland Trail
21
Turn right onto WV 34 Alternate
357 ft
·
7 sec
·
WV 34 Alternate
22
Turn slight left onto WV 34 Alternate
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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East Main Street
23
Turn right onto US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 60
24
Arrive at destination
US 60
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.6 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Culloden, 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 95.8 miles and 1h 58m.
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.
The longest stretch is on SR 7 for about 41.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Culloden, WV
The final approach into Culloden, 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 Culloden, 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
$14.98 one way
$29.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
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: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Culloden, WV
Night in Culloden on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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 58m 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 Culloden, WV covers 95.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 7, US 35, Fruth-Lanham Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 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 $14.98 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 7; SR 32 / SR 7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Parkersburg, WV to Culloden, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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