Connecting Parkersburg to Hooverson Heights, this 112.3-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Because the entire trip stays within West Virginia, you will find the travel time manageable enough to finish in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $18 on fuel, making this an economical choice for your travel plans. The route relies on a combination of SR 7, North State Rt. 2, and 2nd Street to bridge the gap between these two Southeast locations. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the straightforward nature of this drive allows for a flexible schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.1 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 7
25.8 mi
32m
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
WV 2
6.5 mi
10m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Vine Street
4.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 25.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Hooverson Heights, WV.
1
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
0.5 mi·1 min·5th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
6
Merge onto US 50
3.2 mi·3 min·Corridor D
7
Turn left
0.2 mi·23 sec
8
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
3.1 mi·3 min·I 77; WV 2
9
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
10
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
11
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
12
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
13
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
14
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
15
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
16
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
17
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
18
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
19
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
20
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
22
Continue on SR 7
26 mi·32 min·SR 7
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward Brilliant
24
Turn left
0.1 mi·12 sec
25
Continue on 3rd Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·3rd Street
26
Turn right onto Wellsburg Bridge
0.5 mi·1 min·Wellsburg Bridge
27
Turn left onto WV 2
6.1 mi·9 min·WV 2
28
Turn right onto WV 27 Alternate
0.7 mi·1 min·Allegheny Street
29
Continue on WV 27 Alternate
0.7 mi·1 min·Eldersville Road
30
At end of road, turn right onto Rockdale Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·Rockdale Road
31
Arrive at destination
Rockdale Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal routine without worrying about an overnight split. While the 2-hour and 20-minute duration is concise, remember to account for potential traffic when transitioning between the main roads like 2nd Street. Because there are no designated stops scheduled in the data, it is a good idea to fuel up before you leave Parkersburg to ensure you cover the $18 estimated cost comfortably. If you prefer a relaxed pace, consider mapping out a quick break point once you hit the halfway mark of your 112.3-mile journey to stretch your legs. Keep a close watch on signage when moving from SR 7 onto North State Rt. 2 to ensure you stay on track.
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 56.1 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hooverson Heights, 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 112.3 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Parkersburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 7 for about 25.8 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
7.6 mi into trip|~10m in|WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
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8 mi into trip|~11m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.56 one way
$35.12 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.20
$38.40
premium
$4.70
$20.78
$41.57
diesel
$5.61
$24.79
$49.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.7
0
$11.79
$5.39
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.83
$4.49
EV Truck/SUV
44.9
0
$15.72
$7.19
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Parkersburg, WV
Morning
in Parkersburg on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hooverson Heights, WV
Morning
in Hooverson Heights on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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 20m 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?
This mixed drive offers a varied experience behind the wheel, transitioning between different types of road surfaces and traffic patterns. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, though the remainder of the route involves navigating local roads that require more driver attention. A notable portion of your trip includes a 25.8-mile stretch on SR 7, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Expect the road personality to shift as you move between the segments of SR 7 and North State Rt. 2. It is not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a balanced trek that demands a steady pace as you navigate the regional landscape.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on SR 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 6th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 112.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 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
Mostly flat terrain
1,019 ft613 ft
Total Climb
783 ft
Total Descent
377 ft
Highest Point
1,019 ft
~112.3 mi in
Elevation Range
406 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 Parkersburg, WV to Hooverson Heights, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Brilliant 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 2h 20m. Total distance: 112.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on SR 7. 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 Hooverson Heights, 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. 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.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hooverson Heights, WV before heading back.
