How far is Salem, WV from Parkersburg, WV?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Parkersburg is 91.49 miles (147.24 km).

Flight distance from Salem, WV to Parkersburg, WV is 91.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Salem to Parkersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, West Virginia to Parkersburg, West Virginia is: 130.51 miles (210.04 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Parkersburg will take approximately 02 hours 12 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 Parkersburg

City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia

Population 29009
GPS Coordinates 39°16'0"N 81°33'41"W
Latitude 39.2667400
Longitude -81.5615100
Altitude 187
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Parkersburg

The distance between Salem and Parkersburg is 210 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 20 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 Parkersburg. The current time is 03:06:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.43 liters (4.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Parkersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Parkersburg is $15.58 (diesel $19.52).

West Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.38 $3.73 $4.07 $4.24
Total $15.58 $17.17 $18.75 $19.52

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Parkersburg (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 Charleston, WV to Salem 54.03 miles (87 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 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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