Parkersburg to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

708.3 miles 1139.9 km · straight line
850 miles estimated 1367.9 km · driving distance
17h 6min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Parkersburg from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Parkersburg to Saint Joseph is 708.3 miles (1139.9 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located W of Parkersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 850 miles, taking about 17h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Parkersburg in West Virginia and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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. 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. 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 Parkersburg and Saint Joseph. 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 Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 6min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 31min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 14min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parkersburg & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients