Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Evening in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Granville, WV
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
111.6 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
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6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
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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Granville, WV
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Parkersburg and Granville is a straightforward 111.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Because this route relies entirely on local roads like 6th Street, Green Street, and 5th Street rather than major highways, it is best suited as a focused day trip. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the drive is relatively short and avoids the monotony of interstate travel, you won't need to plan for overnight stays along the way. Both cities are located within the Southeast region of West Virginia, keeping the environmental character consistent throughout your travels. It is a practical, no-frills transit option for those who prefer navigating local corridors over high-speed traffic.
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
55.8 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 111.6 miles navigating through local intersections and surface streets rather than cruising on open interstates. This route lacks the long, uninterrupted stretches found on major thoroughfares, requiring you to stay alert through frequent turns. The personality of this drive is strictly functional, prioritizing local connectivity over high-speed travel. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns remain consistent with urban or town-level navigation, making it a technical but manageable trip for any driver.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Granville, WV is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Granville, 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 |
| Corridor D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 79 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Senator Jennings Randolph Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westover | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairmont Road | 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 Granville, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
75 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Corridor D
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 79 North
8
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Westover
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Westover
10
Turn right onto Fairmont Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmont Road
11
Turn left onto Maple Grove Avenue
433 ft
·
22 sec
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Maple Grove Avenue
12
Turn left onto Crowl Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
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Crowl Street
13
Turn right onto Grove Street
197 ft
·
9 sec
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Grove Street
14
Turn slight right onto Wheeling Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Street
15
Continue on Dunkard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Dunkard Avenue
16
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Main Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this route involves a series of local turns, it is wise to familiarize yourself with the path along 6th, Green, and 5th Streets before you pull out of your driveway. You have the advantage of total flexibility, as the 2-hour and 13-minute duration is short enough that you don't need to schedule formal rest stops for fatigue. Keep your navigation system active to help manage the turn-heavy nature of the route, as missing a turn on local roads can add unnecessary time to your commute. Given the $18 fuel estimate, topping off your tank in Parkersburg before you depart will ensure you have plenty of range to reach Granville without worry. Aim to travel during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on these local streets.
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 55.8 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 1h 6m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Granville, 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 111.6 miles and 2h 13m.
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 55.8 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 55.8 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Granville, WV
The final approach into Granville, 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 Granville, 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
$17.45 one way
$34.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $20.65 | $41.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
| Efficient EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Granville, WV
Evening in Granville on Tuesday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
56 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 13m 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 Granville, WV covers 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m 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 55.8 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 $17.45 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 Granville, WV is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Granville, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parkersburg, WV to Granville, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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