Parkersburg to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.3 miles 518.7 km · straight line
386.7 miles estimated 622.4 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Parkersburg from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Parkersburg to Wilmington, Delaware is 322.3 miles (518.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located E of Parkersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.7 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Parkersburg in West Virginia and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Wilmington, Delaware. 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 Wilmington, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parkersburg & Wilmington, Delaware

Quick Facts

Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
Wilmington, Delaware
39.75°N, 75.55°W
America/New_York
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients