Fayetteville, North Carolina to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.5 miles 525.4 km · straight line
391.8 miles estimated 630.5 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Parkersburg?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Parkersburg is 326.5 miles (525.4 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located NNW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.8 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, North 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 53min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 28min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 29min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients