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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.34 mi
00h 19m
Flight
12.19 mi
19.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.34 mi
Kilometers
29.52 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marmet
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Dunbar
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunbar
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Marmet
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dunbar
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Charleston
WV

The capital of West Virginia.

From Dunbar
8.1 mi
00h 09m
To Marmet
10.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on I 64 East: Charleston

    1387 ft · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward 35th Street, Kaufman Memorial Bridge

    1046 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on 35th Street Bridge

    1284 ft · 22 sec · 35th Street Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on 35th Street Southeast

    691 ft · 14 sec · 35th Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto MacCorkle Avenue Southeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southeast

    700 ft · 14 sec · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Maccorkle Avenue Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Maccorkle Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
8.75 mi · 48%
MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
6.97 mi · 38%
35th Street Bridge
0.24 mi · 1%
35th Street
0.2 mi · 1%
35th Street Southeast
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleston
00h 09m from Dunbar
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Charleston and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

St Albans Municipal Utility

Saint Albans , WV
1499 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177
Rating 2.6/5 9 reviews Government office,Water utility company
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Charleston Sanitary Board

Charleston , WV
208 26th St W, Charleston, WV 25387
Rating 3.1/5 112 reviews Water utility company
Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 0.3 mi away

Parks and Recreation

Charleston , WV
1900 Kanawha Blvd E Unit 3, Charleston, WV 25305
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews State government office,Recreation center,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charleston

1 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

33 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

65 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Huntington

71 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunbar and Marmet. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.62 km).

Dunbar

#1 Dunbar

Town in East Lothian, Scotland

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

#2 Marmet

City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,351
Coordinates38.2453800, -81.5670600
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.73754, 38.360713)
End: Maccorkle Avenue (-81.567023, 38.245399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunbar and Marmet. The current time is 05:29:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.