Oak Ridge to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.4 miles 433.5 km · straight line
336.7 miles estimated 541.9 km · driving distance
6h 46min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Oak Ridge from Parkersburg?

The distance from Oak Ridge to Parkersburg is 269.4 miles (433.5 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located NNE of Oak Ridge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 336.7 miles, taking about 6h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Oak Ridge in Tennessee and Parkersburg in West Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge to Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 46min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 7min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 26min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oak Ridge & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients