Origin
Sistersville, WV
Late night in Sistersville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sistersville, WV to Parkersburg, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sistersville, WV
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Parkersburg, WV
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Trip Overview
Sistersville to Parkersburg is 41.7 miles and takes about 50 minutes via Chelsea Street and Emerson Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in West Virginia. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. With a short duration and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely afternoon drive. You'll likely find most of your journey is on local roads, so keep an eye out for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Street | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| 3rd Street | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Emerson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| WV 2 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Corridor D | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| WV 14 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Juliana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chelsea Street
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sistersville, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on Diamond Street
313 ft
·
10 sec
·
Diamond Street
2
Turn right onto WV 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Chelsea Street
3
Continue on WV 2
12 mi
·
13 min
·
3rd Street
4
Continue on WV 2
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Emerson Avenue
5
Take the exit onto WV 2
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WV 2
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
7
Turn right onto US 50
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Corridor D
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward WV 14: Downtown
9
Turn right onto WV 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 14
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 3rd Street
12
Continue on 3rd Street
224 ft
·
12 sec
·
3rd Street
13
Turn right onto WV 68
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Juliana Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
WV 68; WV 618
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Sistersville, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 2 / Chelsea Street
Turn right onto WV 2 / Chelsea Street
Navigation decision point
4
37.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
5
40.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
WV 14
Turn right onto WV 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
41.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
41.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
WV 68 / Juliana Street
Turn right onto WV 68 / Juliana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Parkersburg, WV
Late night in Parkersburg on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Newport, OH
21 mi in
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
8 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
50m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on Chelsea Street. As you transition from Chelsea Street to 3rd Street and then Emerson Avenue, anticipate a more urban feel with numerous turns and intersections. This isn't a route for setting speed records; instead, it's more about navigating through communities and adapting to local traffic patterns. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to road signs and navigation.
Only 10% 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: 16.8 mi on Chelsea Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WV 2 / Chelsea 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 41.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 (WV 2 / Chelsea Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.8 miles (WV 14): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 50m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on Chelsea Street. 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 Parkersburg, 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 (WV 2 / Chelsea Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 40.8 miles (WV 14): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parkersburg, 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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