How far is Montgomery, WV from Dunbar, WV?
The driving distance from Montgomery, WV to Dunbar, WV is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Dunbar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Dunbar.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
8.4 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right
1121 ft · 48 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1078 ft · 18 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 18 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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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 Montgomery 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.
West Virginia Turnpike
Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Dunbar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Dunbar?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Marmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Montgomery and 17.4 miles from Dunbar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Dunbar.
Stop Ideas Near Marmet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Charleston City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marmet.
Charleston
Montgomery
Thurmond
Prince
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 25.44 mi (40.94 km).
#1 Montgomery
City in West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.1803800, -81.3284500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
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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