This 76.7-mile drive from Parkersburg, WV to Stonewood, WV is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Corridor D and local roads like Buckhannon Pike and 5th Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, making it an economical choice. Given its short duration and turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for a single, straightforward journey through the Southeast region of West Virginia. Consider this a relaxed drive perfect for a single day's adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Parkersburg, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Corridor D
72.9 mi
1h 24m
Buckhannon Pike
1.5 mi
2m
5th Street
0.5 mi
1m
Marshall Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Cost Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
6th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Buckhannon Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Fourth Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Corridor D
— 72.9 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkersburg, WV and Stonewood, 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
73 mi·1 hr 24 min·Corridor D
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward WV 20
8
Turn right onto Marshall Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·Marshall Street
9
Continue on WV 20
0.2 mi·17 sec·Buckhannon Avenue
10
Continue on WV 20
1.5 mi·2 min·Buckhannon Pike
11
Turn left onto WV 58
0.3 mi·36 sec·Cost Avenue
12
Turn left onto Fourth Street
522 ft·24 sec·Fourth Street
13
Turn right onto Southern Avenue
58 ft·2 sec·Southern Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Southern Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 33-minute drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize your day. With only 76.7 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $12, you won't need many stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spaced out on local roads. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests being prepared for frequent directional changes, so a reliable GPS is recommended. Since this is a short trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure and can easily complete it in a single day without feeling rushed.
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 38.3 miles from Parkersburg, WV, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.9 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonewood, 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 76.7 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Parkersburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Corridor D for about 72.9 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 74.3 — 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
74 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward WV 20
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 20
4
74.3 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|Marshall Street
Turn right onto Marshall Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$13.11
$26.23
premium
$4.70
$14.20
$28.39
diesel
$5.61
$16.93
$33.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.05
$3.68
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.71
$3.07
EV Truck/SUV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 13, 2026
Origin
Parkersburg, WV
Afternoon
in Parkersburg on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 10 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Stonewood, WV
Afternoon
in Stonewood on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Harrisville, WV
38 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 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While you'll experience a longest stretch of 72.9 miles on Corridor D, the overall journey involves frequent turns and changes in road character. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on roads that feel more connected to the local landscape. This drive will keep you engaged with the changing scenery and the rhythm of local traffic as you make your way from Parkersburg to Stonewood.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.9 mi on Corridor D.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 6th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 11 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.
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 72.9 miles on Corridor D. 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 Stonewood, WV before heading back.
