Origin
Philippi, WV
Evening in Philippi on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philippi, WV to Parkersburg, WV
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
97.3 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
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6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philippi, WV
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Parkersburg, WV
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Trip Overview
The drive from Philippi, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 97.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corridor D, Elk Creek Road, Buckhannon Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.9 miles on Corridor D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.22 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
48.6 miles from Philippi, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 97.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corridor D is the longest continuous segment at about 72.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 250 / North Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 250 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Navigation decision point; at 96.4 miles (WV 14): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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US 250 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 250 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive
Navigation decision point
5
96.4 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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WV 14
Turn right onto WV 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
96.9 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
97.1 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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WV 68 / Juliana Street
Turn right onto WV 68 / Juliana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 72.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| Elk Creek Road | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Barbour Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mansfield Drive | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| WV 14 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Marshall Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Buckhannon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 72.9 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philippi, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on Church Street
109 ft
·
10 sec
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Church Street
2
Turn left onto US 250
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 119; US 250 TRK
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Mansfield Drive
4
Continue on US 119
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Buckhannon Road
5
Turn right onto WV 57
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Elk Creek Road
6
Continue on WV 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Barbour Pike
7
Continue on WV 20
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Clarksburg & Buckhannon Turnpike
8
Continue on WV 20
7.8 mi
·
12 min
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Buckhannon Pike
9
Continue on WV 20
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Buckhannon Avenue
10
Continue on WV 20
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Marshall Street
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
12
Merge onto US 50
73 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
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Corridor D
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward WV 14: Downtown
14
Turn right onto WV 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 14
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
237 ft
·
12 sec
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North 3rd Street
17
Continue on 3rd Street
224 ft
·
12 sec
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3rd Street
18
Turn right onto WV 68
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Juliana Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
WV 68; WV 618
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 48.6 miles from Philippi, WV, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.9 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkersburg, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Philippi, 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 Philippi, WV
This is one driving day of about 97.3 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Philippi, 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 Corridor D for about 72.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.6 mi from Philippi, WV · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 48.6 miles from Philippi, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.9 miles.
Arriving in Parkersburg, WV
The final approach into Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg, 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
$15.22 one way
$30.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.64 | $33.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.48 | $42.97 |
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: 34 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 | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.62 | $6.23 |
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
Parkersburg, WV
Evening in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newtown, PA
49 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 7m 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 Philippi, WV to Parkersburg, WV covers 97.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corridor D, Elk Creek Road, Buckhannon Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.6 miles from Philippi, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.22 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 is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 250 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 119; US 250 TRK / Mansfield Drive): Navigation decision point; at 96.4 miles (WV 14): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Philippi, WV to Parkersburg, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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