Columbia, South Carolina to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

365 miles 587.4 km · straight line
438 miles estimated 704.9 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
356° N bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Parkersburg?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Parkersburg is 365 miles (587.4 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located N of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina 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, South Carolina to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $53–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients