Manhattan to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

802.5 miles 1291.5 km · straight line
963 miles estimated 1549.8 km · driving distance
19h 22min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Parkersburg?

The distance from Manhattan to Parkersburg is 802.5 miles (1291.5 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located E of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 963 miles, taking about 19h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 22min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 14min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 11min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients