How far is Harris, OH from South Salem, OH?
The driving distance from Harris, OH to South Salem, OH is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Madison County, Ohio.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harris and South Salem.
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Start on Harris Station Road
2.1 mi · 8 min · Harris Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spargursville Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Spargursville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jones Levee Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Jones Levee Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Lower Twin Road
9.6 mi · 23 min · Lower Twin Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1956 ft · 56 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Stewart Street
64 m · 11 sec · Stewart Street
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Turn left
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 Harris 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.
Lower Twin Road
Turn left onto Lower Twin Road
9.56 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Harris and Partly Sunny near South Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harris to South Salem?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Harris and 8.7 miles from South Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harris and Partly Sunny near South Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harris and South Salem. Straight-line distance: 12.16 mi (19.57 km).
#1 Harris
Township in Ottawa County, Ohio
| Population | 2,920 |
| Coordinates | 39.2156200, -83.1410200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
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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