Arches to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1499.6 miles 2413.3 km · straight line
1799.5 miles estimated 2896 km · driving distance
36h 12min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Arches from Parkersburg?

The distance from Arches to Parkersburg is 1499.6 miles (2413.3 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located E of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1799.5 miles, taking about 36h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah and Parkersburg in West Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arches and Parkersburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arches to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 12min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 26min $144–$270* Budget
Train ~47h 4min $216–$630* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arches & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Arches
38.73°N, 109.59°W
America/Denver
1510m elevation
Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 500 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients