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Trip from Parkersburg, WV to Saint Albans, 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 44m

Distance

89.2 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

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city in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV

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Saint Albans, WV

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Trip Overview

Parkersburg, WV to Saint Albans, WV is 89.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 44 minutes via I 77 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within West Virginia, making it a straightforward local trip. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a consistent pace. Given the relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Parkersburg, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 71.7 mi 1h 17m
I 64 8.3 mi 9m
WV 25 3.3 mi 5m
West Virginia Route 95 1.9 mi 3m
Camden Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
5th Street 0.7 mi 1m
3rd Street 0.3 mi <1m
6th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 71.7 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Saint Albans, 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

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 77; WV 2
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec
11

Merge onto I 64

8.3 mi · 9 min · I 64
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward WV 25: Institute
13

Keep slight right at fork

464 ft · 11 sec
Toward WV 25: Institute
14

Turn straight onto WV 25

0.2 mi · 18 sec · WV 25
15

Continue on WV 25

3.1 mi · 4 min · WV 25
16

Turn left onto Center Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Center Street
17

Continue on The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge

0.2 mi · 40 sec · The New Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge
18

Continue on 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · 3rd Street
19

Turn right onto CR 60/14

355 ft · 19 sec · 6th Avenue
20

Turn left onto CR 6/16

311 ft · 6 sec · 2nd Street
21

Arrive at destination

CR 6/16

Trip Plan

With a drive time under two hours, this route offers excellent flexibility for when you choose to depart. There are no recommended stops, but you can easily find services along I 77 and I 64 if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $14, and plan to refuel before you leave or at a major interchange if your tank is low. The 71.7-mile stretch on I 77 means you can cover a significant portion of the distance without needing to exit.

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 44.6 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.7 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 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 51m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Albans, 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 89.2 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Parkersburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 71.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Ripley, WV, WV

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ripley, WV

45 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

Mineral Wells, WV

Fuel and coffee

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

Ripley, WV

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Parkersburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.7 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

Old Main Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Albans, West Virginia

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 89.2

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13047226320

Tudor's Biscuit World

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charleston, West Virginia

0.2 mi

The Crystal Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Parkersburg, West Virginia

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee With a Twist

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nitro, West Virginia

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.2

Hours: 7 am–6:30 pm

+13047599002

Visit website

Old Main Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 89.2

St Albans, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13047226320

Tudor's Biscuit World

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 76.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–6:30 pm

+13047204406

Visit website

The Crystal Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13044285680

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 76.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13043440868

Visit website

First Watch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+13043433447

Visit website

Sitar of India

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13043463745

Visit website

Starbucks

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 76.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 4:30 am–9:30 pm

+13044005331

Visit website

Noah's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 76.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13043436558

Visit website

Coffee With a Twist

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.2

Nitro, West Virginia

Hours: 7 am–6:30 pm

+13047599002

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 76.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76.5

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.9

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.9

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.9

South Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 82.9

Charleston, West Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mineral Wells Rest Area Northbound

0 mi from route

Mineral Wells Rest Area Southbound

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 85 — 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
75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
5
85 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WV 25: Institute

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward WV 25: Institute

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.95 one way

$27.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.25 $30.50
premium $4.70 $16.51 $33.02
diesel $5.61 $19.69 $39.39

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: 31.2 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 26.8 0 $9.37 $4.28
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
EV Truck/SUV 35.7 0 $12.49 $5.71

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 18, 2026

Origin

Parkersburg, WV

Morning in Parkersburg on Sunday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint Albans, WV

Morning in Saint Albans on Sunday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ripley, WV

45 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 44m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing interstates. You'll experience a mostly uninterrupted drive, with the longest stretch being 71.7 miles on I 77. The character of the drive is consistent, characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained highways. While primarily interstate, you will transition onto I 64 and then WV 25, offering a slight variation in the final leg of your journey.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.7 mi on I 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and I 64. You will hit about 15 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 6/10

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 89.2 miles you will encounter 15 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.

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 44m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71.7 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Saint Albans, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 Saint Albans, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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