Traveling from Parkersburg to Fayette, West Virginia, covers a total distance of 133.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 54 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes I-77, East Dupont Avenue, and WV 16 to navigate through the southeastern portion of the state. Because the trip is relatively straightforward and efficient, it serves as a practical connection between these two West Virginia locations. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a manageable pace that avoids the exhaustion of longer cross-country hauls.
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
66.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
88 mi
1h 36m
East Dupont Avenue
26.9 mi
40m
WV 16
8.4 mi
15m
Fayette Station Road
2.2 mi
6m
US 19
2 mi
2m
West Virginia Route 95
1.9 mi
3m
Camden Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
5th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 88 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Fayette, WV.
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Start on WV 68; WV 618
449 ft·21 sec·Juliana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi·50 sec·6th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
363 ft·19 sec·Green Street
4
Turn left onto WV 14
0.7 mi·1 min·5th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto WV 95
0.8 mi·1 min·Camden Avenue
6
Continue on WV 95
1.9 mi·3 min·West Virginia Route 95
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
8
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
88 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
10
Turn slight right
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward US 60: Cedar Grove, Montgomery
11
Turn straight onto US 60
0.3 mi·22 sec·Kanawha Boulevard East
12
Continue on US 60
27 mi·40 min·East Dupont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 16
8.4 mi·15 min·WV 16
14
Turn left onto US 19
2.0 mi·2 min·US 19
15
Turn right onto CR 85/9
0.3 mi·1 min·Fayette Mine Road
16
Turn sharp right onto CR 85/3
0.2 mi·52 sec·Lansing Loop Road
17
Turn sharp right onto CR 82
1.0 mi·3 min·Fayette Station Road
18
Continue on CR 82
1.2 mi·3 min·Fayette Station Road
19
Arrive at destination
CR 82
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple given the sub-three-hour duration, but leaving mid-morning can help you avoid potential commuter traffic near larger hubs. Since the trip only requires one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs or refuel whenever it suits your schedule. Keep in mind that while the 88-mile stretch on I-77 is efficient, you should monitor your fuel levels before merging onto the smaller local roads like WV 16. To make the most of your time, try to complete your primary refueling stop before exiting the interstate, as service options may become less frequent as you head toward Fayette. This approach ensures you spend less time searching for amenities and more time enjoying the journey.
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 66.9 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 16m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayette, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Parkersburg, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Parkersburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 133.8 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Parkersburg, 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 88 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 92.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto Green Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|WV 14 / 5th Street
Turn left onto WV 14 / 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4 mi into trip|~8m in|I 77; WV 2
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
92.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60, WV 61: Chelyan, Cedar Grove
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.92 one way
$41.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.88
$45.76
premium
$4.70
$24.76
$49.53
diesel
$5.61
$29.54
$59.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.1
0
$14.05
$6.42
Efficient EV
33.5
0
$11.71
$5.35
EV Truck/SUV
53.5
0
$18.73
$8.56
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 11, 2026
Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Morning
in Parkersburg on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fayette, WV
Morning
in Fayette on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
NE 2 to 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
69°F
Charleston, WV
67 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
4 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 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 119.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 75% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of the trip involves an 88-mile stretch on I-77, providing a steady, consistent rhythm for the bulk of your drive. As you transition off the interstate and onto East Dupont Avenue and WV 16, the character of the road shifts, requiring more attention as you navigate toward Fayette. This mix of high-speed transit and local road segments keeps the driving experience varied. You will find that the initial interstate portion allows for efficient progress, while the final segments offer a more grounded feel as you arrive at your destination.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and East Dupont Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 6th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 54m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,608 ft605 ft
Total Climb
1,823 ft
Total Descent
1,537 ft
Highest Point
1,608 ft
~128.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,002 ft
Notable High Points
1,608 ft at ~128.2 miles+709 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Parkersburg, WV and Fayette, WV, road signs point toward Cedar Grove and Montgomery.
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.
The longest stretch is about 88 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.1 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (WV 14 / 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gauley River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayette, WV before heading back.
