How far is Dunbar, PA from Messmore, PA?
The driving distance from Dunbar, PA to Messmore, PA is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunbar and Messmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunbar and Messmore.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Connellsville Street
1625 ft · 1 min · Connellsville Street
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Turn sharp right onto Woodvale Street
1236 ft · 35 sec · Woodvale Street
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Turn left onto Ranch Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ranch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Drive
8.4 mi · 10 min · University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 21
2554 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto McClellandtown Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · McClellandtown Road
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Turn left onto Messmore Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Messmore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Messmore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunbar and Messmore.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
University Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto University Drive
8.39 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Dunbar and Chance Rain Showers near Messmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunbar to Messmore?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oliver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Dunbar and 8.3 miles from Messmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Dunbar and Chance Rain Showers near Messmore.
Stop Ideas Near Oliver
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oliver.
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunbar and Messmore. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.54 km).
#1 Dunbar
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 966 |
| Coordinates | 39.9778500, -79.6144800 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Messmore
Messmore is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8784100, -79.8447700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Messmore (-79.84477, 39.87841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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