How far is Carey, OH from South Salem, OH?
The driving distance from Carey, OH to South Salem, OH is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carey and South Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carey and South Salem.
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Start on Browns Chapel Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Browns Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto High Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · High Street
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Turn right
9.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Blain Lane
1.1 mi · 3 min · Blain Lane
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Turn left onto State Route 28
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 28
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Turn slight right onto Lyndon Salem Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lyndon Salem Road
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Continue on Stewart Street
1588 ft · 46 sec · Stewart Street
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carey and South Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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9.19 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carey to South Salem?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Carey and 11.9 miles from South Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carey and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carey and South Salem. Straight-line distance: 15.35 mi (24.7 km).
#1 Carey
City in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,540 |
| Coordinates | 39.4925600, -83.1024100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Salem
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 198 |
| Coordinates | 39.3361800, -83.3065800 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Salem (-83.30658, 39.33618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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