Origin
Dunbar, WV
Morning in Dunbar on Friday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunbar, WV to Tyler Heights, WV
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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
Unknown
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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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 Friday
Local time
8:34 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
21 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dunbar, WV to Tyler Heights, WV covers 11.4 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Big Tyler Road, Goff Mountain Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Dunbar, WV. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.78 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 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.
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.
The route from Dunbar, WV to Tyler Heights, WV does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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