Madison, Alabama to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

425.9 miles 685.4 km · straight line
511.1 miles estimated 822.5 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Alabama from Parkersburg?

The distance from Madison, Alabama to Parkersburg is 425.9 miles (685.4 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located NE of Madison, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.1 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Alabama in Alabama 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 Madison, Alabama 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 Madison, Alabama to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 46min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Alabama & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients