Nashville to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356.9 miles 574.3 km · straight line
436.1 miles actual route 701.8 km · driving distance
8h 12min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Parkersburg?

The distance from Nashville to Parkersburg is 356.9 miles (574.3 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located NE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.1 miles, taking about 8h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 12min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 50min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 47min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM