Lancaster, Ohio to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.4 miles 102 km · straight line
79.2 miles estimated 127.5 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Parkersburg?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Parkersburg is 63.4 miles (102 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located ESE of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.2 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio and Parkersburg in West Virginia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 392.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients