Origin
Huntington, WV
Morning in Huntington on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, WV to Dunbar, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, WV
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Dunbar, WV
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across West Virginia, the drive from Huntington to Dunbar is an efficient choice. Covering 45.4 miles, this trip typically takes about 53 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily rely on I-64, supplemented by local access via Hal Greer Boulevard and Troy Brown Way. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, this route is as economical as it is fast. Since both cities are located in the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout your journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for anyone needing to get between these two points without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 41.2 mi | 44m |
| Troy Brown Way | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hal Greer Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 8th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 41.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, WV and Dunbar, WV.
1
Start on 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto 8th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
8th Avenue
3
Turn right onto WV 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hal Greer Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on WV 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Brown Way
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
41 mi
·
44 min
·
I 64
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward WV 25: Dunbar
9
At end of road, turn left onto WV 25
190 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Street
10
Take the ramp
73 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
11
Arrive at destination
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Huntington, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
8th Street
Depart onto 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Turn right onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
WV 25 / 10th Street
At end of road, turn left onto WV 25 / 10th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East: Charleston
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Dunbar, WV
Morning in Dunbar on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 13 mph
18% chance
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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined by a high-speed, highway-focused profile, with 91% of your time spent on major roads. Once you navigate the initial streets, you will settle into a long, consistent haul with 41.2 miles of uninterrupted interstate driving on I-64. You should expect a predictable, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroad adventure. The transition from the urban starting point in Huntington onto the main highway is quick, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for the vast majority of the 53-minute duration. It is an ideal route if you prefer a streamlined drive where you can simply get on the road and arrive at your destination with minimal navigation.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Troy Brown Way. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 8th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
801 ft
566 ft
Total Climb
340 ft
Total Descent
311 ft
Highest Point
801 ft
~41.6 mi in
Elevation Range
235 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.2 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (WV 10 / Hal Greer Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunbar, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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