Parkersburg to Saint Charles, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

479.8 miles 772.1 km · straight line
575.7 miles estimated 926.5 km · driving distance
11h 35min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Parkersburg from Saint Charles, Missouri?

The distance from Parkersburg to Saint Charles, Missouri is 479.8 miles (772.1 km) as the crow flies. Saint Charles, Missouri is located W of Parkersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.7 miles, taking about 11h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Parkersburg in West Virginia and Saint Charles, Missouri in Missouri.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Parkersburg and Saint Charles, Missouri. 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 Parkersburg to Saint Charles, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 35min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 54min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 0min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parkersburg & Saint Charles, Missouri

Quick Facts

Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
Saint Charles, Missouri
38.78°N, 90.48°W
America/Chicago
147m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients