Gary to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344 miles 553.6 km · straight line
412.8 miles estimated 664.3 km · driving distance
8h 18min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Gary from Parkersburg?

The distance from Gary to Parkersburg is 344 miles (553.6 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located ESE of Gary. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.8 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Gary in Indiana 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 Gary 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 Gary to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 18min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 58min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 53min $50–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gary & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Gary
41.59°N, 87.35°W
America/Chicago
183m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients