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Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
76.7 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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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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Stonewood, WV
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This 76.7-mile drive from Parkersburg, WV to Stonewood, WV is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Corridor D and local roads like Buckhannon Pike and 5th Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, making it an economical choice. Given its short duration and turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for a single, straightforward journey through the Southeast region of West Virginia. Consider this a relaxed drive perfect for a single day's adventure.
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
38.3 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While you'll experience a longest stretch of 72.9 miles on Corridor D, the overall journey involves frequent turns and changes in road character. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on roads that feel more connected to the local landscape. This drive will keep you engaged with the changing scenery and the rhythm of local traffic as you make your way from Parkersburg to Stonewood.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
914 ft
Total Descent
485 ft
Highest Point
1,177 ft
~60.2 mi in
Elevation Range
564 ft
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Stonewood, WV is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Stonewood, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Green Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corridor D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marshall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckhannon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckhannon Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Stonewood, WV.
Start on Juliana Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Corridor D
Take the exit slight right toward WV 20
Turn right onto Marshall Street
Continue on Buckhannon Avenue
Continue on Buckhannon Pike
Turn left onto Cost Avenue
Turn left onto Fourth Street
Turn right onto Southern Avenue
Arrive at your destination
For this 1 hour and 33-minute drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize your day. With only 76.7 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $12, you won't need many stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spaced out on local roads. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests being prepared for frequent directional changes, so a reliable GPS is recommended. Since this is a short trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure and can easily complete it in a single day without feeling rushed.
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.
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 76.7 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonewood, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Parkersburg, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 76.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 76.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Stonewood, 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 Stonewood, WV.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Stonewood on Tuesday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
74°F
Newtown, PA
38 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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