Columbus, Ohio to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

90.3 miles 145.3 km · straight line
109.6 miles actual route 176.4 km · driving distance
2h 16min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Parkersburg?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Parkersburg is 90.3 miles (145.3 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located ESE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 109.6 miles, taking about 2h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Parkersburg in West Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Columbus, Ohio and Parkersburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 16min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 43min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 9min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 275.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM