Beckley to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

104.8 miles 168.7 km · straight line
131 miles estimated 210.9 km · driving distance
2h 38min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
349° N bearing direction

How far is Beckley from Parkersburg?

The distance from Beckley to Parkersburg is 104.8 miles (168.7 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located N of Beckley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 131 miles, taking about 2h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Beckley 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 Beckley to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 38min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 10min $10–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 30min $16–$46* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beckley & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Beckley
37.78°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
738m 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 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 237.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients