How far is Huntington, WV from Dunbar, WV?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Dunbar, WV is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.35 mi
00h 53m
Flight
38.54 mi
62.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.54 mi
Kilometers
62.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.35 mi
Kilometers
72.99 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunbar
Tue, Apr 14, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Tue, Apr 14, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-04-14T07:29
Arrive Dunbar
Tue, Apr 14, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
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
Culloden
WV

City in Monroe County, Georgia, United States of America

From Huntington
22.6 mi
00h 26m
To Dunbar
22.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    1671 ft · 1 min · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hal Greer Boulevard

    3185 ft · 1 min · Hal Greer Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Hal Greer Boulevard

    1487 ft · 40 sec · Hal Greer Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Troy Brown Way

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Troy Brown Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1629 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    41.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Dunbar

    842 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 10th Street

    58 m · 13 sec · 10th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 64 East: Charleston

    22 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Brown Way
43.2 mi · 95%
Hal Greer Boulevard
0.88 mi · 2%
8th Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
8th Street
0.32 mi · 1%
WV 25
0.16 mi
10th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Brown Way

Merge slight left

41.2 mi · 00h 45m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culloden
00h 26m from Huntington
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunbar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Culloden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Huntington and 22.7 miles from Dunbar.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunbar.

Stop Ideas Near Culloden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Culloden, 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 Culloden.

RAIL

Huntington

34 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Charleston

36 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

51 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Montgomery

69 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 38.54 mi (62.03 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Dunbar

#2 Dunbar

Town in East Lothian, Scotland

Population6,951
Coordinates38.3606500, -81.7373500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Dunbar (-81.73735, 38.36065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.68
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.34 $12.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.09 $14.17
Premium $4.78 $7.64 $15.29
Diesel $5.62 $9.00 $18.00

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Dunbar. The current time is 07:29:56.

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.