How far is Marmet, WV from Dunbar, WV?
The driving distance from Marmet, WV to Dunbar, WV is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marmet and Dunbar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marmet and Dunbar.
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Start on Maccorkle Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · Maccorkle Avenue
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Continue on MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 36th Street Southeast
992 ft · 21 sec · 36th Street Southeast
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Continue on Kanawha City Bridge
1111 ft · 19 sec · Kanawha City Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar
805 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
22 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1322 ft · 36 sec · 10th Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 64 East: Charleston
22 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marmet and Dunbar.
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 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
6.46 mi · 00h 08m
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 leaving Marmet and Sunny near Dunbar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marmet to Dunbar?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 8.4 miles from Marmet and 8.4 miles from Dunbar.
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 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marmet and Sunny near Dunbar.
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 Marmet and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 12.19 mi (19.62 km).
#1 Marmet
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 38.2453800, -81.5670600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunbar
Town in East Lothian, Scotland
| Population | 6,951 |
| Coordinates | 38.3606500, -81.7373500 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunbar (-81.73735, 38.36065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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