Trip from Mabscott, WV to Parkersburg, WV

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

136.2 mi

219 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 29m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 1m

10 AM

2h 47m

12 PM

2h 45m

3 PM

2h 48m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mabscott, WV

Federated Art

city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV

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Trip Overview

This 136.4-mile journey from Mabscott, WV, to Parkersburg, WV, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes to complete. With a projected fuel cost of $22, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes Depot Street and Robert C, with a significant portion on the Coalfields Expressway, though it features no highway driving. Expect a route with frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. This drive is ideal for those who prefer a less direct path and enjoy navigating varied local roads.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

68.1 miles from Mabscott, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	71.9 mi	1h 17m
West Virginia Turnpike	58.2 mi	1h 9m
West Virginia Route 95	2.1 mi	3m
Camden Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
Division Street	0.8 mi	2m
Whitestick Road	0.5 mi	1m
Depot Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Robert C. Byrd Drive	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 71.9 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mabscott, WV and Parkersburg, WV.

Start on Whitestick Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Whitestick Road

At end of road, turn right

253 ft · 7 sec

Continue on Depot Street

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Depot Street

Turn straight onto WV 16

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Robert C. Byrd Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Continue on US 121 FUT

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Coalfields Expressway

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto I 64; I 77

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · West Virginia Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

70 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward WV 95: Downtown Parkersburg

Turn left onto Camden Avenue

187 ft · 7 sec · Camden Avenue

Turn left onto WV 95

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Virginia Route 95

Continue on WV 95

0.8 mi · 1 min · Camden Avenue

Turn right onto WV 14

0.8 mi · 2 min · Division Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Market Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Market Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

237 ft · 12 sec · North 3rd Street

Continue on 3rd Street

224 ft · 12 sec · 3rd Street

Turn right onto WV 68

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Juliana Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

WV 68; WV 618

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day. Aim to depart Mabscott in the morning to allow ample time for any unscheduled stops or to simply enjoy the drive. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is $22, and plan a refill before you depart or at a convenient point along the Coalfields Expressway. The turn-heavy nature of this route means being mindful of your navigation, so ensure your GPS is set up before you start.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 68.1 miles from Mabscott, WV, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 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 30 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.1 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkersburg, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mabscott, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mabscott, WV

This is one driving day of about 136.2 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Mabscott, WV.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 71.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

capital city of West Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charleston, WV

68 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WV

77.1 mi · 1h 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Hope, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charleston, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from Mabscott, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Crystal Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 136.2

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13044285680

Visit website

Tudor's Biscuit World

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Marmet, West Virginia

0.3 mi

Main Kwong | Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

0.6 mi

The Crystal Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 136.2

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13044285680

Visit website

Tudor's Biscuit World

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 48.6

Marmet, West Virginia

Hours: 5:30 am–7 pm

+13049492088

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.4

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

DC-America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Beckley, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336374221

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 9.7

Mt Hope, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 38.9

Cabin Creek, West Virginia

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 58.4

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 59.8 and 136 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg

135 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | WV 14 / Division Street

Turn right onto WV 14 / Division Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

135.8 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | Market Street

Turn left onto Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

136 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | WV 68 / Juliana Street

Turn right onto WV 68 / Juliana Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.30 one way

$42.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$23.29	$46.58
premium	$4.70	$25.21	$50.42
diesel	$5.61	$30.07	$60.14

Estimated Tolls: $4.08

West Virginia Turnpike (58.2 mi) $4.08

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.9	$14.30	$6.54
Efficient EV	34.1	$11.92	$5.45
EV Truck/SUV	54.5	$19.07	$8.72

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Mabscott, WV

Morning in Mabscott on Sunday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parkersburg, WV

Morning in Parkersburg on Sunday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Charleston, WV

68 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

3 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

2h 39m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll find this drive to be quite turn-heavy, characteristic of a local route rather than an interstate cruise, as evidenced by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be actively navigating and making frequent adjustments. While the data doesn't specify a longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road. The absence of long highway segments indicates a journey that keeps you connected to the local landscape, with potential for varied scenery and changing road conditions as you move from town to town. It's a drive that requires your attention at the steering wheel.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 71.9 mi on I 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and West Virginia Turnpike. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 59.8 miles in near I 77.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 59.8 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.7 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 135 miles (WV 14 / Division Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Parkersburg, WV

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 136.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71.9 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.08 in tolls one way, starting with West Virginia Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parkersburg, WV before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Mabscott, WV to Parkersburg, WV

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

The Crystal Cafe

The Crystal Cafe

Tudor's Biscuit World

Main Kwong | Chinese Restaurant

Leonoro's Restaurant

First Watch

Sitar of India

El Bandido - Beckley

Laury's Restaurant

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

DC-America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

InCharge Energy Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mabscott, WV

Parkersburg, WV

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 39m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Parkersburg, WV

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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