Parkersburg to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.3 miles 465.6 km · straight line
387 miles actual route 622.8 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Parkersburg from Raleigh?

The distance from Parkersburg to Raleigh is 289.3 miles (465.6 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SE of Parkersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Parkersburg in West Virginia and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Parkersburg and Raleigh. 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 Parkersburg to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parkersburg & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM