How far is Dunbar, WV from Chesapeake, WV?
The driving distance from Dunbar, WV to Chesapeake, WV is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of West Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunbar and Chesapeake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunbar and Chesapeake.
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Start on I 64 East: Charleston
1387 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 94: Marmet, Chesapeake
1423 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
1412 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maccorkle Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Maccorkle Avenue
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Turn left onto 125th Street
2 m · 1 sec · 125th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 125th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunbar and Chesapeake.
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.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dunbar and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunbar to Chesapeake?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Dunbar and 9.9 miles from Chesapeake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dunbar and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Chesapeake.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
St Albans Municipal Utility
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunbar and Chesapeake. Straight-line distance: 14.45 mi (23.26 km).
#1 Dunbar
Town in East Lothian, Scotland
| Population | 6,951 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606500, -81.7373500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesapeake
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,393 |
| Coordinates | 38.2234400, -81.5362300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maccorkle Avenue (-81.536257, 38.223434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
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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