Hickory to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

244.4 miles 393.4 km · straight line
305.6 miles estimated 491.8 km · driving distance
6h 9min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Hickory from Parkersburg?

The distance from Hickory to Parkersburg is 244.4 miles (393.4 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located N of Hickory. By car, the driving distance is approximately 305.6 miles, taking about 6h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Hickory to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 9min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 23min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 51min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hickory & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m 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 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients