Gainesville, Georgia to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

365.4 miles 588 km · straight line
438.4 miles estimated 705.6 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Parkersburg?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Parkersburg is 365.4 miles (588 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located NNE of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.4 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia 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 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 Gainesville, Georgia 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 Gainesville, Georgia 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 Gainesville, Georgia & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m 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