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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.72 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.44 mi
40.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.44 mi
Kilometers
40.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.72 mi
Kilometers
55.88 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunbar
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-15T03:22
Arrive Dunbar
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Marmet
WV

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

From Montgomery
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Dunbar
17.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    8.4 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1121 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike

    15.9 mi · 18 min · West Virginia Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar

    805 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    22 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1322 ft · 36 sec · 10th Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 64 East: Charleston

    22 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Virginia Turnpike
15.9 mi · 46%
3rd Avenue
8.69 mi · 25%
I 64 West
6.46 mi · 19%
2nd Avenue
2.81 mi · 8%
10th Street
0.25 mi · 1%
CR 25/25
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marmet
00h 24m from Montgomery
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marmet and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 12 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 7.8 mi away

Charleston City Hall

Charleston , WV
501 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 10.3 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 6.3 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 Marmet.

RAIL

Charleston

14 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Montgomery

22 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Thurmond

53 mi away
Hwy 25 & Hwy 2
RAIL

Prince

62 mi away
Hwy 41 and County Road 25

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 25.44 mi (40.94 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

City in West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,492
Coordinates38.1803800, -81.3284500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Dunbar

#2 Dunbar

Town in East Lothian, Scotland

Population6,951
Coordinates38.3606500, -81.7373500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-81.32845, 38.18038)
End: Dunbar (-81.73735, 38.36065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.74
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Dunbar. The current time is 03:22:40.

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.