Dunbar, WV Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 8 heading in, Dunbar, WV works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Dunbar, WV spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
197.3 mi
Weirton Heights, WV
Quickest Drive
10m
Charleston, WV
Plan Around Dunbar, WV
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dunbar, WV is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dunbar, WV
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dunbar, WV
Dunbar, WV to Weirton, WV
Dunbar, WV to Morgantown, WV
Dunbar, WV to Moundsville, WV
Dunbar, WV to Fairmont, WV
Dunbar, WV to Parkersburg, WV
Dunbar, WV to Montgomery, WV
Dunbar, WV to Marmet, WV
Dunbar, WV to Tyler Heights, WV
Driving from Dunbar, WV
The typical drive from Dunbar, WV covers about 100 miles and takes around 1h 55m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 194 miles (3h 49m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Dunbar, WV are Weirton, WV (194.2 mi, 3h 49m), Morgantown, WV (161.4 mi, 2h 58m), Moundsville, WV (154.5 mi, 2h 55m), Fairmont, WV (145 mi, 2h 39m), and Parkersburg, WV (82.4 mi, 1h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WV currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 100-mile trip from Dunbar, WV, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Dunbar, WV and 8 routes heading into Dunbar, WV, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 194 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dunbar, WV covers 194 miles and takes approximately 3h 49m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.
The average route from Dunbar, WV runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 100-mile trip from Dunbar, WV costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dunbar, WV include Weirton, WV, Morgantown, WV, Moundsville, WV and Fairmont, WV. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dunbar, WV by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,340
Median Income
$54,647
Median Home Value
$121,100
Median Age
43.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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