How far is Salem, VA from Roanoke, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Roanoke is 121.52 miles (195.57 km).

Flight distance from Salem, VA to Roanoke, VA is 121.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia is: 137.06 miles (220.57 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Roanoke will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Salem

City in Page County, Virginia, United States

Population 25340
GPS Coordinates 38°38'39"N 78°32'52"W
Latitude 38.6442900
Longitude -78.5477900
Altitude 261
Country United States
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#2 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.

Population 99058
GPS Coordinates 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W
Latitude 37.2709700
Longitude -79.9414300
Altitude 285
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Roanoke

The distance between Salem and Roanoke is 221 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 27 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 Roanoke. The current time is 02:10:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.31 liters (4.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Roanoke.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Roanoke is $16.06 (diesel $20.76).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $16.06 $18.2 $19.91 $20.76

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 Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /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 Roanoke (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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