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Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Wheeling, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

87.8 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV

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city and seat county of Ohio County, West Virginia, United States

Wheeling, WV

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Wheeling, WV covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North State Rt. 2, 2nd Street, State Route 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.7 miles on North State Rt. 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 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.

Midpoint

43.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 87.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North State Rt. 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 6th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.8 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.1 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 6th Street

Turn right onto 6th Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Green Street

At end of road, turn right onto Green Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | WV 14 / 5th Street

Turn left onto WV 14 / 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | WV 2

Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
6
8 mi into trip | ~11m in | WV 2

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North State Rt. 2 23.7 mi 29m
2nd Street 16.9 mi 19m
State Route 2 11.7 mi 13m
Wheeling Avenue 9.4 mi 12m
Emerson Avenue 5 mi 5m
Wells Street 5 mi 5m
Vine Street 4.3 mi 4m
Corridor D 3.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: North State Rt. 2 — 23.7 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Wheeling, WV.

1

Start on WV 68; WV 618

449 ft · 21 sec · Juliana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto 6th Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · 6th Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto Green Street

363 ft · 19 sec · Green Street
4

Turn left onto WV 14

0.5 mi · 1 min · 5th Street
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
6

Merge onto US 50

3.2 mi · 3 min · Corridor D
7

Turn left

0.2 mi · 23 sec
8

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 77; WV 2
9

Take the exit onto WV 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
10

Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2

136 ft · 3 sec · WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
11

Continue on WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Emerson Avenue
12

Continue on WV 2

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
13

Continue on WV 2

17 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
14

Turn right onto WV 2

5.0 mi · 5 min · Wells Street
15

Continue on WV 2

4.3 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
16

Continue on WV 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
17

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2
18

Continue on WV 2

24 mi · 29 min · North State Rt. 2
19

Continue on US 250; WV 2

9.4 mi · 12 min · Wheeling Avenue
20

Take the exit onto WV 2

0.3 mi · 42 sec · WV 2
21

Turn left onto 17th Street

333 ft · 16 sec · 17th Street
22

Turn right onto WV 2

323 ft · 5 sec · Chapline Street
23

Arrive at destination

WV 2

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 43.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.7 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 19 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 52m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wheeling, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Parkersburg, WV

This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Parkersburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North State Rt. 2 for about 23.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.9 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 52m into the drive

human settlement in Tyler County, West Virginia, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sistersville, WV

44 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

Newport, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sistersville, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wheeling, WV

The final approach into Wheeling, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Figaretti's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wheeling, West Virginia

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 87.8

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042435625

Visit website

Figaretti's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 87.8

Wheeling, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13042435625

Visit website

Grand Vue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 81.5

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.73 one way

$27.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.01 $30.02
premium $4.70 $16.25 $32.50
diesel $5.61 $19.39 $38.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.22 $4.21
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.68 $3.51
EV Truck/SUV 35.1 0 $12.29 $5.62

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Parkersburg, WV

Afternoon in Parkersburg on Friday

Local time

3:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wheeling, WV

Afternoon in Wheeling on Friday

Local time

3:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

5 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

1h 47m 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 Wheeling, WV covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North State Rt. 2, 2nd Street, State Route 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.9 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 $13.73 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 87.8 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.1 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Parkersburg, WV to Wheeling, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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