Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Williamson, WV

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

Drive Time

3h

Distance

157.9 mi

254 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 49m ★

6 AM

3h 0m

8 AM

3h 23m

10 AM

3h 8m

12 PM

3h 6m

3 PM

3h 9m

5 PM

3h 22m

8 PM

2h 53m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Williamson, WV covers 157.9 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 119, I 77, West Virginia Route 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.7 miles on US 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.69 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 157.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h highway drive covering 157.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 119 and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.7 miles on US 119.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and I 77. You will hit about 13 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 157.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 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.

4

3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

5

75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

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

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 119	80.7 mi	1h 33m
I 77	71.7 mi	1h 17m
West Virginia Route 95	1.9 mi	3m
Camden Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
5th Street	0.7 mi	1m
I 64	0.6 mi	<1m
6th Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Harvey Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 119 — 80.7 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Williamson, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · 5th Street

Use the left lane.

5

Turn left onto WV 95

0.8 mi · 1 min · Camden Avenue

6

Continue on WV 95

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston

8

Merge onto I 77; WV 2

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 77; WV 2

9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec

11

Merge onto I 64

0.6 mi · 48 sec · I 64

12

Take the exit onto US 119

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 119

Toward US 119 South: Logan

13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119

80 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US 119

14

Turn left onto US 52 Truck

346 ft · 6 sec · Arvey Street

15

Continue on US 52 Truck

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Harvey Street

16

Arrive at destination

Harvey Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 78.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 1h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 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 35 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.9 miles or 1h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamson, 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 157.9 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Parkersburg, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 119 for about 80.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.9 mi from Parkersburg, WV · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Albans, WV

79 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

Point Pleasant, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charleston, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 119 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.7 miles.

Arriving in Williamson, WV

The final approach into Williamson, 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 Williamson, WV.

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

Sazon Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williamson, West Virginia

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.9

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13042365927

Cozumel Méxican Restaurant | Corridor G

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

0.5 mi

1010 Bridge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charleston, West Virginia

1.4 mi

Sazon Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 157.9

Williamson, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13042365927

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.9

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.9

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 78.9

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.9

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.9

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 78.9

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 124.1

Chapmanville, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Chief Logan State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 124.1

Logan, West Virginia

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13047927125

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.69 one way

$49.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$27.00	$54.00
premium	$4.70	$29.22	$58.45
diesel	$5.61	$34.86	$69.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.4	$16.58	$7.58
Efficient EV	39.5	$13.82	$6.32
EV Truck/SUV	63.2	$22.11	$10.11

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Parkersburg, WV

Evening in Parkersburg on Friday

Local time

5:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Williamson, WV

Evening in Williamson on Friday

Local time

5:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Saint Albans, WV

79 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

16 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

3h 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 Williamson, WV covers 157.9 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 119, I 77, West Virginia Route 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.9 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 $24.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 Williamson, 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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Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Williamson, WV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Williamson, WV

Nearby Places

Sazon Mexican Restaurant

Sazon Mexican Restaurant

Cozumel Méxican Restaurant | Corridor G

1010 Bridge

Laury's Restaurant

First Watch

Chick-fil-A

Peking Restaurant

Sitar of India

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Chief Logan State Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Parkersburg, WV

Williamson, WV

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

3h on the road

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