Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Morning in Parkersburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Ravenswood, WV
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Ravenswood, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, efficient trip within West Virginia, the 34.4-mile stretch from Parkersburg to Ravenswood is a straightforward option. You can expect to reach your destination in about 42 minutes, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $6, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate the Southeast region. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a predictable travel experience for commuters or travelers passing through. Because the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 26.8 mi | 28m |
| WV 2 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Virginia Route 95 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Camden Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| WV 68 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 33 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 26.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Ravenswood, 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
0.7 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
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 77; WV 2
9
Take the exit onto WV 2
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
WV 2
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
10
Take the exit
338 ft
·
9 sec
11
Merge onto US 33
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 33
12
Continue on WV 68
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 68
13
Turn right onto Walnut Street
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
Walnut Street
14
Arrive at destination
Walnut Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.8 — 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.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 77, WV 2: Charleston
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
WV 2
Take the exit onto WV 2 toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Ravenswood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 West, WV 2 South: Silverton, Raven...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Ravenswood, WV
Morning in Ravenswood on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
42m 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 highway-focused experience, as 94% of this route is dedicated to high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-77, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.8 miles. The journey also incorporates WV-2 and WV-95 to complete the connection between the two cities. Behind the wheel, you will notice a consistent pace that favors utility over winding backroads. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and WV 2. You will hit about 11 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 Effort
5/10
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 34.4 miles you will encounter 11 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
884 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
344 ft
Total Descent
350 ft
Highest Point
884 ft
~17.2 mi in
Elevation Range
288 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 42m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on I 77. 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 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 Ravenswood, 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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