How far is Salem, WV from Charleston, WV?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Charleston is 37.55 miles (60.43 km).

Flight distance from Salem, WV to Charleston, WV is 37.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 54.03 miles (86.95 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 02 minutes.

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#1 Salem

City in West Virginia

Population 1511
GPS Coordinates 37°59'21"N 81°6'55"W
Latitude 37.9892800
Longitude -81.1153800
Altitude 653
Country United States
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#2 Charleston

The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.

Population 45879
GPS Coordinates 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W
Latitude 38.3498200
Longitude -81.6326200
Altitude 182
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Charleston

The distance between Salem and Charleston is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 57 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Salem and Charleston. The current time is 14:38:37.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.22 liters (1.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Charleston is $6.45 (diesel $8.08).

West Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.38 $3.73 $4.07 $4.24
Total $6.45 $7.11 $7.76 $8.08

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Beckley, WV to Salem 17.94 miles (29 km)

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Driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Salem 137.26 miles (221 km)

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Driving distance from Huntington, WV to Salem 109.08 miles (176 km)

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Driving distance from Martinsburg, WV to Salem 284.67 miles (458 km)

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Driving distance from Morgantown, WV to Salem 153.71 miles (247 km)

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Driving distance from Parkersburg, WV to Salem 130.51 miles (210 km)

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Driving distance from Weirton, WV to Salem 231.83 miles (373 km)

Driving distance from Weirton Heights, WV to Salem 226.98 miles (365 km)

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Driving distance from Wheeling, WV to Salem 228.6 miles (368 km)

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