Kannapolis to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

266.2 miles 428.4 km · straight line
332.7 miles estimated 535.5 km · driving distance
6h 42min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Kannapolis from Parkersburg?

The distance from Kannapolis to Parkersburg is 266.2 miles (428.4 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located N of Kannapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 332.7 miles, taking about 6h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 42min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 2min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 22min $40–$116* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kannapolis & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Kannapolis
35.49°N, 80.62°W
America/New_York
244m 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 89 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 93.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients