How far is Saint Albans, WV from Dunbar, WV?
The driving distance from Saint Albans, WV to Dunbar, WV is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Albans and Dunbar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Albans and Dunbar.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Street
1481 ft · 43 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto MacCorkle Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 min · MacCorkle Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
49 m · 3 sec · Maple Street
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Turn slight right
128 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Dunbar Bridge
1563 ft · 26 sec · Dunbar Bridge
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Continue on 10th Street
1059 ft · 20 sec · 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right 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 Saint Albans 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.
MacCorkle Avenue
Turn right onto MacCorkle Avenue
6.19 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Albans and Sunny near Dunbar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Albans to Dunbar?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Cross Lanes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Saint Albans and 3.5 miles from Dunbar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Albans and Sunny near Dunbar.
Stop Ideas Near Cross Lanes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Charleston Sanitary Board
Parks and Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cross Lanes.
Charleston
Montgomery
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Albans and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 5.63 mi (9.06 km).
#1 Saint Albans
City in West Virginia
| Population | 9,763 |
| Coordinates | 38.3856500, -81.8362400 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
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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