Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Morning in Parkersburg on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Oak Hill, 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 32m
Distance
58.1 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkersburg, WV
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Oak Hill, WV
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Traveling from Parkersburg to Oak Hill covers 54.3 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable duration, this trip works perfectly as a straightforward day excursion rather than an overnight journey. You will navigate through the Southeast region of West Virginia using local routes like 6th Street, Avery Street, and 7th Street. With an estimated fuel cost of only $8, it is a budget-friendly way to move between these two points. Since there are no formal stops scheduled, you can expect an efficient transit that gets you to your destination quickly. It is an ideal route if you prefer local driving over highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.1 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| Staunton Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Smithville Road | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Staunton Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Little Kanawha Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Wright Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| 7th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
— 16.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Oak Hill, 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
·
35 sec
·
6th Street
3
Turn left onto Avery Street
378 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avery Street
4
Turn right onto WV 618
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street
5
Turn right onto WV 47
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Staunton Avenue
6
Continue on WV 47
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Staunton Turnpike
7
Continue on WV 47
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
8
Continue on WV 47
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Staunton Turnpike
9
Continue on WV 47
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
10
Continue on WV 16; WV 47
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Staunton Turnpike
11
Turn right onto WV 16
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Smithville Road
12
Continue on WV 16
476 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street
13
Turn left onto WV 5
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Market Street
14
Continue on WV 5
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Little Kanawha Parkway
15
Turn left onto CR 35/21
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wright Road
16
Continue on CR 35/21
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wright Road
17
Continue on CR 35/21
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wright Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 35/21
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 26 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure time. Since there are no designated stops on this 54.3-mile path, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, especially since the trip will only cost you about $8 in gas. Stay focused on your navigation, as the route relies entirely on local streets like Avery and 7th rather than major highway signage. Because this is a turn-heavy route, it is best to avoid peak local traffic hours to keep your transit time as close to the estimate as possible. Keep your GPS handy to help navigate the frequent turns along the way.
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 29.1 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.1 miles or 44m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Hill, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parkersburg, WV
This is one driving day of about 58.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Parkersburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike for about 16.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street
Depart onto WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avery Street
Turn left onto Avery Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 618 / 7th Street
Turn right onto WV 618 / 7th Street
Navigation decision point
3
38.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
WV 16 / Smithville Road
Turn right onto WV 16 / Smithville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.09 one way
$18.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.75 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.22
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
(16.6 mi)
$1.16
Staunton Turnpike
(15.2 mi)
$1.06
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
$9
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Oak Hill, WV
Morning in Oak Hill on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Harrisville, WV
29 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 32m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this 0% highway route keeps you engaged with frequent turns as you navigate local streets. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on 6th Street. The road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to remain alert rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm. This drive offers a consistent, hands-on experience from start to finish.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike and Staunton Turnpike. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Parkersburg, WV to Oak Hill, WV is easy. At 1h 32m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Avery Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,141 ft
613 ft
Total Climb
1,356 ft
Total Descent
874 ft
Highest Point
1,141 ft
~49.8 mi in
Elevation Range
528 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 32m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.22 in tolls one way, starting with Staunton-Parkersburg 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.
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: near the start (WV 68; WV 618 / Juliana Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Avery Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Hill, 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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