Kansas City to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

696.6 miles 1121.1 km · straight line
767.1 miles actual route 1234.5 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Parkersburg?

The distance from Kansas City to Parkersburg is 696.6 miles (1121.1 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 767.1 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Parkersburg in West Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Kansas City and Parkersburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kansas City to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM