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Trip from Monongah, 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

1h 50m

Distance

88.8 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

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Downtown Monongah, WV, WV

Monongah, WV

Federated Art

city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV

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Trip Overview

This 88.8-mile journey from Monongah, WV, to Parkersburg, WV, is a manageable day trip, estimated to take around 1 hour and 50 minutes. You'll primarily travel on Corridor D, with segments on Main Street and Shinnston Pike, offering a driving experience that's a bit turn-heavy but mostly on main roads. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, this drive through the Southeast region of West Virginia is budget-friendly. There are no designated stops in the data, so you have the flexibility to explore as you go. This route is well-suited for a single day's adventure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44.4 miles from Monongah, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Corridor D 70.4 mi 1h 21m
Main Street 8.2 mi 12m
Shinnston Pike 7.2 mi 10m
Freedom Highway 1.2 mi 1m
WV 14 0.5 mi 1m
Camden Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Juliana Street 0.1 mi <1m
Market Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Corridor D — 70.4 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 19

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Camden Avenue
2

Continue on US 19

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Pike Street
3

Continue on US 19

1.2 mi · 1 min · Freedom Highway
4

Continue on US 19

8.2 mi · 12 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 19; WV 20

7.2 mi · 10 min · Shinnston Pike
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
7

Merge onto US 50

70 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Corridor D
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward WV 14: Downtown
9

Turn right onto WV 14

0.5 mi · 1 min · WV 14
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto Market Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

237 ft · 12 sec · North 3rd Street
12

Continue on 3rd Street

224 ft · 12 sec · 3rd Street
13

Turn right onto WV 68

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Juliana Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Arrive at destination

WV 68; WV 618

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 50-minute duration, this drive offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, as it's easily completed within a single day. With a fuel cost around $14, you won't need to worry much about budget. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means paying attention to navigation and speed limits, especially on Main Street and Shinnston Pike. Since there are no suggested stops, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps near the 70.4-mile mark on Corridor D where the road is most consistent.

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 44.4 miles from Monongah, WV, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 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 20 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 57m 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 33m

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 Monongah, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Monongah, WV

This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Monongah, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 70.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Salem, WV, WV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Salem, WV

44 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Clarksburg, WV

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salem, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Monongah, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.4 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 88.8

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13044285680

Visit website

Crossroads Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pennsboro, West Virginia

2.3 mi

Koba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vienna, West Virginia

2.7 mi

The Crystal Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 88.8

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13044285680

Visit website

Crossroads Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.7

Pennsboro, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13046592777

Koba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.8

Vienna, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16812291091

Visit website

Tubby's Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.7

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+13046231023

Visit website

Grilled Club Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13049690035

Visit website

Coco Bay Sport Cafe

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 19

Clarksburg, West Virginia

+13046232626

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fairmont, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 87.6 and 88.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
87.6 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward WV 14: Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward WV 14: Downtown
5
87.9 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | WV 14

Turn right onto WV 14

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
88.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | Market Street

Turn left onto Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
4
88.6 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | North 3rd Street

Turn right onto North 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

7
88.7 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | WV 68 / Juliana Street

Turn right onto WV 68 / Juliana Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.89 one way

$27.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.18 $30.37
premium $4.70 $16.43 $32.87
diesel $5.61 $19.61 $39.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.77 $3.55
EV Truck/SUV 35.5 0 $12.43 $5.68

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Monongah, WV

Morning in Monongah on Sunday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parkersburg, WV

Morning in Parkersburg on Sunday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Salem, WV

44 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 50m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 88.8-mile stretch. While 100% of the route is on main roads, the profile suggests a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 70.4 miles on Corridor D, offering a period of consistent travel. However, be prepared for more frequent turns and road changes as you navigate through local areas. This character means you'll likely experience varied speed limits and road conditions throughout the 1 hour and 50 minute drive.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.4 mi on Corridor D.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 87.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Monongah, WV to Parkersburg, WV is easy. At 1h 50m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 87.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 87.9 miles (WV 14): Lane positioning matters here; at 88.4 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,159 ft 613 ft

Total Climb

724 ft

Total Descent

1,070 ft

Highest Point

1,159 ft

~25.4 mi in

Elevation Range

546 ft

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 1h 50m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.4 miles on Corridor D. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 87.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 87.9 miles (WV 14): Lane positioning matters here; at 88.4 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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