Columbia, Missouri to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

577.6 miles 929.6 km · straight line
693.1 miles estimated 1115.5 km · driving distance
13h 57min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Parkersburg?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Parkersburg is 577.6 miles (929.6 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located E of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.1 miles, taking about 13h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 57min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 44min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 8min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients