How far is Dunbar, WV from Marmet, WV?
The driving distance from Dunbar, WV to Marmet, WV is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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The capital of West Virginia.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunbar and Marmet.
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Start on I 64 East: Charleston
1387 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35th Street, Kaufman Memorial Bridge
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on 35th Street Bridge
1284 ft · 22 sec · 35th Street Bridge
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Continue on 35th Street Southeast
691 ft · 14 sec · 35th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
700 ft · 14 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Maccorkle Avenue Southeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · Maccorkle Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maccorkle Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunbar and Marmet.
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
8.49 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Dunbar and Sunny near Marmet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunbar to Marmet?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 8.1 miles from Dunbar and 10.2 miles from Marmet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunbar and Sunny near Marmet.
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 Marmet. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.62 km).
#1 Dunbar
Town in East Lothian, Scotland
| Population | 6,951 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606500, -81.7373500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marmet
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 38.2453800, -81.5670600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maccorkle Avenue (-81.567023, 38.245399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
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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