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Trip from Clarksburg, WV to Dunbar, WV

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

129.7 mi

209 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in West Virginia, United States

Clarksburg, WV

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town in East Lothian, Scotland, UK

Dunbar, WV

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Clarksburg to Dunbar, you are looking at a 129.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 23 minutes. This route stays entirely within West Virginia, keeping you in the Southeast region for the duration of your travel. Because of the manageable distance, this is perfectly suited as a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel to complete the drive. While the trip is straightforward, the turn-heavy nature of the local roads means you should stay alert behind the wheel. It is a practical, efficient way to connect these two points without needing a multi-day itinerary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.8 miles from Clarksburg, WV

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive defined by its technical, turn-heavy local segments rather than a simple interstate cruise. Only 6% of this route consists of high-speed highway travel, so prepare for a more hands-on experience as you navigate the roads. Your journey is dominated by the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, which accounts for a significant 117.3-mile stretch of your time on the road. You will also transition through sections of I-64 and West Main Street as you approach your destination. The character of the drive shifts from regional connectivity to local maneuvering, requiring your full attention as you transition between these different road types.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 117.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,520 ft 596 ft

Total Climb

1,304 ft

Total Descent

1,700 ft

Highest Point

1,520 ft

~64.8 mi in

Elevation Range

924 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 3.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 79 South

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 79 South
5
122.7 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
5
129.2 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar
5
129.4 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
129.7 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the ramp toward I 64 East: Charleston

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 64 East: Charleston

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway 117.3 mi 2h 5m
I 64 5.9 mi 7m
West Main Street 1.6 mi 2m
I 77 1.4 mi 1m
Philippi Pike 1 mi 1m
Philippi PIke 0.6 mi <1m
Broadway Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
10th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Senator Jennings Randolph Highway — 117.3 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg, WV and Dunbar, WV.

1

Start on WV 20

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
2

Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Broadway Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto CR 23/9

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Philippi Pike
4

Continue on CR 23/9

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Philippi PIke
5

Continue on CR 23/9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Philippi Pike
6

Turn left onto WV 58

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Anmoore Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 79 South
8

Merge onto I 79

117 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
9

Merge onto I 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 77
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 34 sec
12

Merge onto I 64

5.9 mi · 7 min · I 64
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward CR 25/25: Roxalana Road, Dunbar
14

Keep slight left at fork

72 ft · 2 sec
15

Turn right onto CR 25/25

0.3 mi · 35 sec · 10th Street
16

Take the ramp

73 ft · 1 sec
Toward I 64 East: Charleston
17

Arrive at destination

Toward I 64 East: Charleston

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best suits your schedule without needing to worry about complicated pacing. Although the drive is just under two and a half hours, the turn-heavy profile means you should stay focused rather than relying on autopilot. Given that there are no formal, pre-planned stops included in this route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up and ready to go before you leave, keeping that $21 fuel budget in mind. If you find yourself needing a break, look for opportunities along the Senator Jennings Randolph Highway to stretch your legs, as that is where you will spend the vast majority of your time. Keeping a steady pace will make the navigation of these local turns much more comfortable.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 64.8 miles from Clarksburg, WV, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.8 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunbar, WV than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Clarksburg, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clarksburg, WV

This is one driving day of about 129.7 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarksburg, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Senator Jennings Randolph Highway for about 117.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.8 mi from Clarksburg, WV · 1h 11m into the drive

Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newtown, PA

65 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

Morrisville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newtown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.8 miles from Clarksburg, WV, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Senator Jennings Randolph Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.3 miles.

Arriving in Dunbar, WV

The final approach into Dunbar, WV usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dunbar, WV.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

Gauley River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River cont...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 85
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.28 one way

$40.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $22.18 $44.35
premium $4.70 $24.00 $48.01
diesel $5.61 $28.64 $57.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.9 0 $13.62 $6.23
Efficient EV 32.4 0 $11.35 $5.19
EV Truck/SUV 51.9 0 $18.16 $8.30

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Clarksburg, WV

Night in Clarksburg on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dunbar, WV

Night in Dunbar on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Clear

NE 3 mph 1% chance Live forecast

62°F

Newtown, PA

65 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

19 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

2h 23m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clarksburg, WV to Dunbar, WV covers 129.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Senator Jennings Randolph Highway, I 64, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.8 miles from Clarksburg, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Clarksburg, WV to Dunbar, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 596 ft to 1,520 ft elevation with about 1,304 ft of total climbing.

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