Cornelius to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

264 miles 424.8 km · straight line
329.9 miles estimated 531 km · driving distance
6h 38min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Cornelius from Parkersburg?

The distance from Cornelius to Parkersburg is 264 miles (424.8 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located N of Cornelius. By car, the driving distance is approximately 329.9 miles, taking about 6h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Cornelius in North Carolina and Parkersburg in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cornelius 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 Cornelius to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 38min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 58min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 18min $40–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cornelius & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Cornelius
35.49°N, 80.86°W
America/New_York
245m 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 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients