Charleston, Illinois to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.6 miles 569 km · straight line
424.3 miles estimated 682.8 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Charleston, Illinois from Parkersburg?

The distance from Charleston, Illinois to Parkersburg is 353.6 miles (569 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located E of Charleston, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 424.3 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, Illinois in Illinois and Parkersburg in West Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, Illinois 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 Charleston, Illinois to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, Illinois & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Charleston, Illinois
39.50°N, 88.18°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients