If you are planning a trip from Barrackville to Parkersburg, expect a straightforward 97-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $16 for fuel should cover your travel costs between these two West Virginia locations. Since the drive stays within the same region and state, you can anticipate a consistent travel experience throughout the duration of your trip. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes direct transit over extended sightseeing stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.5 miles from Barrackville, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Corridor D
75.2 mi
1h 28m
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
16.2 mi
17m
US 250
1.7 mi
2m
Fairmont Gateway Connector
0.8 mi
1m
Pike Street
0.6 mi
1m
WV 14
0.5 mi
1m
Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Barrackville Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 75.2 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrackville, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on CR 250/32
0.6 mi·1 min·Pike Street
2
Continue on CR 250/32
0.2 mi·34 sec·Barrackville Road
3
Turn left onto US 250
1.7 mi·2 min·US 250
4
Turn left onto US 19; US 250
0.1 mi·16 sec·Adams Street
5
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.3 mi·55 sec·Jefferson Street
6
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi·23 sec·Fairmont Gateway Connector
7
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
129 ft·3 sec·Fairmont Gateway Connector
8
Continue on WV 273
0.2 mi·23 sec·Fairmont Gateway Connector
9
Enter roundabout onto WV 273
128 ft·3 sec·Fairmont Gateway Connector
10
Continue on WV 273
0.4 mi·54 sec·Fairmont Gateway Connector
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
12
Merge onto I 79
16 mi·17 min·Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
14
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
15
Merge onto US 50
75 mi·1 hr 28 min·Corridor D
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward WV 14: Downtown
17
Turn right onto WV 14
0.5 mi·1 min·WV 14
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Market Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
237 ft·12 sec·North 3rd Street
20
Continue on 3rd Street
224 ft·12 sec·3rd Street
21
Turn right onto WV 68
0.1 mi·27 sec·Juliana Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
WV 68; WV 618
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits you best. You will likely find that you don't need to force any formal stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $16 estimated cost. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, plan your departure for daylight hours to ensure better visibility on the more technical sections. Use the 75.2-mile stretch on Corridor D to settle into a comfortable pace, but remain prepared for the road to shift as you transition between highways. Staying focused through the curves will make your two-hour commute significantly more manageable.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.5 miles from Barrackville, WV, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkersburg, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barrackville, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barrackville, WV
This is one driving day of about 97 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Barrackville, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 75.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 96.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.4 mi into trip|~6m in|WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Enter roundabout onto WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.5 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
6
96.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
96.9 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|WV 68 / Juliana Street
Turn right onto WV 68 / Juliana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.17 one way
$30.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.59
$33.17
premium
$4.70
$17.95
$35.91
diesel
$5.61
$21.42
$42.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.1
0
$10.18
$4.66
Efficient EV
24.3
0
$8.49
$3.88
EV Truck/SUV
38.8
0
$13.58
$6.21
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Barrackville, WV
Late night
in Barrackville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parkersburg, WV
Late night
in Parkersburg on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Salem, WV
49 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mix of road types as you navigate this turn-heavy local drive. You will spend time on US 250 and the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, but the core of your journey relies on Corridor D. This primary stretch accounts for a longest uninterrupted segment of 75.2 miles, giving you a good rhythm once you get moving. With a highway share of only 2, the experience leans more toward winding local roads than a flat interstate grind. Stay alert for the frequent turns that define the character of this route, as the road demands your full attention behind the wheel.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.2 mi on Corridor D.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.4 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,182 ft613 ft
Total Climb
784 ft
Total Descent
1,115 ft
Highest Point
1,182 ft
~28.3 mi in
Elevation Range
569 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Barrackville, WV to Parkersburg, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.
Parkersburg is a city of 30,000 people (as of 2018) in West Virginia. It was known as "Newport" when it was founded, later to be renamed Parkersburg in 1810. The city sits where the Little Kanawha River meets the Ohio river; the town of Belpre lies just across the river in Ohio. Among Parkersburg's more famous residents is Morgan Spurlock, director of the 2004 film Super Size Me; the city's film connections continued with the 2006 film Bubble, which was filmed in the area and starred local residents. The area also has a long history with oil drilling, and is the home of the first documented commercial use of oil in the US.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 97 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.2 miles on Corridor D. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Parkersburg, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.4 miles (WV 273 / Fairmont Gateway Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parkersburg, WV before heading back.
