Charleston, West Virginia to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.4 miles 102.1 km · straight line
79.3 miles estimated 127.6 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Parkersburg?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Parkersburg is 63.4 miles (102.1 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located N of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.3 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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, West Virginia to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$12* Budget

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m elevation
Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
Explore more routes from Parkersburg

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 392.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients