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Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
89.1 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
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.
Saint Albans, WV
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Parkersburg, WV
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Connecting Saint Albans to Parkersburg is a straightforward journey spanning 89.1 miles through West Virginia. You can easily complete this drive in roughly 1 hour and 44 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $14 in fuel costs for the one-way trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of the state, you won't experience major geographic shifts, but you will benefit from a consistent, direct route. The trip relies heavily on major infrastructure, ensuring a reliable transit experience between these two West Virginia hubs.
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
44.6 miles from Saint Albans, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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This highway-focused drive is dominated by high-speed transit, with 92% of your travel occurring on interstates. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-77 and I-64, which provide a fast, efficient path toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 71.5 miles along I-77, allowing you to settle into a steady cruising rhythm for most of the trip. As you transition from the interstate onto 1st Avenue South, the pace naturally slows, shifting from an open-road experience to a more localized driving environment. Expect a utilitarian journey that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
584 ft
Total Descent
585 ft
Highest Point
890 ft
~37.1 mi in
Elevation Range
292 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 Saint Albans, WV to Parkersburg, WV is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Saint Albans, WV to Parkersburg, WV is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WV 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Camden Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
Continue on Center Street
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
Continue straight
Take the ramp slight right
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg
Merge slight right
Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North: Parkersburg
Take the exit slight right toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg
Turn left onto Camden Avenue
Turn left onto West Virginia Route 95
Continue on Camden Avenue
Turn right onto Division Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Continue on 3rd Street
Turn right onto Juliana Street
Arrive at your destination
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without needing complex pacing strategies. While the route is direct, keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent on high-speed interstates, so plan for steady traffic flow. With no mandatory stops required for a drive of under two hours, you can choose to push straight through or pull off for a quick break if needed. To make the most of your $14 fuel budget, ensure you have a full tank before leaving Saint Albans to avoid potential price fluctuations on the highway. Prioritize a steady pace during the 71.5-mile stretch on I-77 to maintain optimal fuel efficiency throughout the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkersburg, WV than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Saint Albans, 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 Saint Albans, WV
This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.6 mi from Saint Albans, WV · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Saint Albans, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$13.93 one way
$27.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
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: 31.2 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 | 26.7 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Saint Albans on Tuesday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
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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