Origin
Williamstown, WV
Morning in Williamstown on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamstown, 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
19m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamstown, WV
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Parkersburg, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in West Virginia, the 14.8-mile journey from Williamstown to Parkersburg is an ideal choice. Covering the distance in just 19 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-77, Corridor D, and Highland Avenue to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at a modest $2, this drive is exceptionally budget-friendly. Both cities are located within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent environment throughout your brief transit. It is a practical, no-frills connection that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Corridor D | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Highland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| WV 14 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Juliana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 8.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, WV and Parkersburg, WV.
1
Start on East 5th Street
55 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto WV 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto WV 14
165 ft
·
2 sec
·
WV 14
4
Continue on WV 14
261 ft
·
4 sec
·
WV 14
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 77: Parkersburg
6
Merge onto I 77
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 77
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
8
Turn right onto US 50
3.1 mi
·
3 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — 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
|
WV 14 / Highland Avenue
Turn left onto WV 14 / Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WV 14
Enter roundabout onto WV 14
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
WV 14
Turn right onto WV 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
WV 68 / Juliana Street
Turn right onto WV 68 / Juliana Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 13 mph
63% chance
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
30 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
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is defined by a blend of high-speed transit and local navigation. With 64% of the trip spent on highways, you will experience a functional, rapid connection between these two points. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during an 8.9-mile segment on I-77, allowing for steady driving before you transition onto Corridor D and local streets like Highland Avenue. You should expect a straightforward commute rather than a leisurely cruise, as the route prioritizes speed and directness. Behind the wheel, you will feel the shift from the open interstate pace to the more controlled environment of the local road network as you approach Parkersburg.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Corridor D. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WV 14 / Highland Avenue.
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 14.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (WV 14 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.9 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 19m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 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: near the start (WV 14 / Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WV 14): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.9 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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