Origin
Stonewood, WV
Morning in Stonewood on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stonewood, 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
1h 34m
Distance
76.9 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stonewood, WV
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Parkersburg, WV
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Trip Overview
Connecting Stonewood to Parkersburg, this 76.9-mile journey across West Virginia is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 34 minutes. You will primarily utilize Corridor D, Buckhannon Pike, and WV 14 to complete your transit. Because the drive is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting around $12 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the duration of the trip. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of the state, you will find a consistent atmosphere throughout your time on the road.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Stonewood, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corridor D | 72.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| Buckhannon Pike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| WV 14 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Marshall Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cost Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Buckhannon Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Juliana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market 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 Stonewood, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on Southern Avenue
58 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southern Avenue
2
Turn left onto Fourth Street
522 ft
·
23 sec
·
Fourth Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto WV 58
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cost Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto WV 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckhannon Pike
5
Continue on WV 20
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Buckhannon Avenue
6
Continue on WV 20
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Marshall Street
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto US 50
73 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Corridor D
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward WV 14: Downtown
10
Turn right onto WV 14
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WV 14
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Market Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
237 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 3rd Street
13
Continue on 3rd Street
224 ft
·
12 sec
·
3rd Street
14
Turn right onto WV 68
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Juliana Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
WV 68; WV 618
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 76.9-mile distance without needing to plan for formal stops, though you should keep an eye on your fuel levels before leaving Stonewood. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert when transitioning between Corridor D and the local segments like WV 14. If you prefer a relaxed pace, consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential commuter traffic. Keeping your $12 fuel estimate in mind, topping off your tank before you hit the road will ensure you reach Parkersburg without unnecessary interruptions.
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 38.4 miles from Stonewood, WV, or about 47m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 47m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkersburg, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Stonewood, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stonewood, WV
This is one driving day of about 76.9 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Stonewood, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Stonewood, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Corridor D if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.9 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fourth Street
Turn left onto Fourth Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WV 58 / Cost Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto WV 58 / Cost Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
WV 14
Turn right onto WV 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
76.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
WV 68 / Juliana Street
Turn right onto WV 68 / Juliana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.03 one way
$24.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.23 | $28.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
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: 26.9 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 | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
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.
Destination
Parkersburg, WV
Morning in Parkersburg on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Salem, 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
5 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 34m 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 driving experience as you navigate the transition from Stonewood toward Parkersburg. The route is almost entirely highway-based, with Corridor D serving as the backbone of your journey. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 72.9 miles—on this primary stretch, which provides the most consistent pace for your travel. While the road is mostly highway, the technical, winding nature of the local sections requires your full attention behind the wheel. Prepare for a driving environment that shifts from fast-paced highway segments to more demanding, curve-filled passages.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Fourth Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Fourth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 58 / Cost Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 76 miles (WV 14): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,166 ft
836 ft
Total Climb
255 ft
Total Descent
331 ft
Highest Point
1,166 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
331 ft
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 1h 34m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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: near the start (Fourth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WV 58 / Cost Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 76 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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