How far is Teays Valley, WV from Dunbar, WV?

The driving distance from Teays Valley, WV to Dunbar, WV is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.9 mi
00h 16m
Flight
12.09 mi
19.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.09 mi
Kilometers
19.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.9 mi
Kilometers
22.37 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunbar
Fri, Oct 16, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Teays Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 5:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Teays Valley
2026-10-16T17:02
Arrive Dunbar
Fri, Oct 16, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Teays Valley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nitro
WV

Human settlement in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Teays Valley
7 mi
00h 08m
To Dunbar
7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Teays Valley and Dunbar.

  1. 1

    Start on County Route 33

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Route 33

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    119 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2603 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 25: Dunbar

    842 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

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

    58 m · 13 sec · 10th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 64 East: Charleston

    22 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Teays Valley 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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Route 33
13.6 mi · 98%
WV 25
0.16 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.04 mi
I 64 East
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

County Route 33

Merge slight left

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nitro
00h 08m from Teays Valley
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Teays Valley and Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near Dunbar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Teays Valley to Dunbar?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Nitro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Teays Valley and 7 miles from Dunbar.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Teays Valley and Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near Dunbar.

Stop Ideas Near Nitro

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 Nitro and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Park
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

City Park

Dunbar , WV
1300 City Park Rd, Dunbar, WV 25064
Rating 4.2/5 108 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Kanawha County Magistrate Court
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Kanawha County Magistrate Court

Charleston , WV
111 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301
Rating 2.1/5 30 reviews Magistrates' court,County government office
Charleston Sanitary Board
Nearby stop 8.5 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 13 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 Nitro.

RAIL

Charleston

19 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast
RAIL

Huntington

52 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Montgomery

52 mi away
Third Avenue and Washington Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

70 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Teays Valley and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 12.09 mi (19.46 km).

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#1 Teays Valley

Census designated place

Population13,175
Coordinates38.4500900, -81.9293000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Dunbar

#2 Dunbar

Town in East Lothian, Scotland

Population6,951
Coordinates38.3606500, -81.7373500
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Teays Valley (-81.9293, 38.45009)
End: Dunbar (-81.73735, 38.36065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.14
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.22 $2.07 $4.14
Mid-grade $4.66 $2.29 $4.57
Premium $5.10 $2.50 $5.00
Diesel $6.35 $3.11 $6.23

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Teays Valley and Dunbar. The current time is 17:02:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.