Origin
Dunbar, WV
Morning in Dunbar on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunbar, WV to Tyler Heights, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunbar, WV
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Tyler Heights, WV
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Trip Overview
Dunbar, WV to Tyler Heights, WV is 11.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via I 64 and Big Tyler Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive primarily travels through the Southeast region, staying within West Virginia for its entirety. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a component of a larger journey, offering a straightforward path between two points. You'll find the majority of this trip is on a highway, making it an efficient option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Big Tyler Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Goff Mountain Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| MacCorkle Avenue Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maccorkle Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dover Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunbar, WV and Tyler Heights, WV.
1
Start on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
2
Merge onto I 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
4
Keep slight right at fork
202 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn straight onto US 60
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maccorkle Avenue Southwest
6
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MacCorkle Avenue Southwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 64
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward WV 622: Cross Lanes
10
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn straight onto WV 622
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Goff Mountain Road
12
Continue on WV 622
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Big Tyler Road
13
Turn right onto CR 5/2
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dover Drive
14
Arrive at destination
CR 5/2
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60: MacCorkle Avenue, Jefferson Road
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward WV 622: Cross Lanes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WV 622: Cross Lanes
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tyler Heights, WV
Morning in Tyler Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the drive taking place on interstate or similar high-speed roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 7.1 miles on I 64, offering a chance to maintain a consistent speed. The journey transitions from the interstate onto local roads like Big Tyler Road and Goff Mountain Road, introducing a change in pace and potentially more varied scenery as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of fast-paced highway driving and more local road conditions as you complete this relatively short trip.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Big Tyler Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tyler Heights, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tyler Heights, WV before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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