How far is Dunbar, WV from Clarksburg, WV?

The driving distance from Dunbar, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.87 mi
01h 56m
Flight
98.29 mi
158.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.29 mi
Kilometers
158.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.87 mi
Kilometers
210.61 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Dunbar
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunbar
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Clarksburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunbar
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gassaway
WV

Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Dunbar
64.6 mi
00h 58m
To Clarksburg
66.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dunbar and Clarksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunbar and Clarksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on I 64 East: Charleston

    1387 ft · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 77 North, I 79: Parkersburg

    2152 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 58: Anmoore

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Anmoore Road

    2376 ft · 45 sec · Anmoore Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Philippi Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Philippi Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Philippi PIke

    3037 ft · 51 sec · Philippi PIke

  11. 11

    Continue on Philippi Pike

    1174 ft · 23 sec · Philippi Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1748 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Monticello Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    3000 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunbar and Clarksburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
117 mi · 89%
I 64 East
6.02 mi · 5%
I 77 North
1.92 mi · 1%
Philippi Pike
1.62 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1 mi · 1%
West Pike Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

117 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
98.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassaway
00h 58m from Dunbar
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunbar and Rain Showers Likely near Clarksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunbar to Clarksburg?

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Dunbar and 66.2 miles from Clarksburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunbar and Rain Showers Likely near Clarksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gassaway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gassaway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gassaway.

RAIL

Montgomery

73 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Charleston

84 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Thurmond

84 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

94 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunbar and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 98.29 mi (158.19 km).

Dunbar

#1 Dunbar

Town in East Lothian, Scotland

Population6,951
Coordinates38.3606500, -81.7373500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Clarksburg

#2 Clarksburg

City in West Virginia, United States

Population15,424
Coordinates39.2806500, -80.3445300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.73754, 38.360713)
End: West Main Street (-80.344558, 39.280584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunbar and Clarksburg. The current time is 23:42:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.