How far is Kingston, OH from South Salem, OH?

The driving distance from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.22 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.18 mi
37.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.18 mi
Kilometers
37.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.22 mi
Kilometers
47.02 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive South Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Anderson
OH

A city in Madison County, Ohio.

From Kingston
14.6 mi
00h 25m
To South Salem
14.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and South Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and South Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on West Ing Street

    42 m · 8 sec · West Ing Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    53 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    2150 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Moundsville Road

    3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Clinton Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    971 ft · 30 sec · Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Route 28

    13.7 mi · 20 min · State Route 28

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lyndon Salem Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lyndon Salem Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Stewart Street

    1588 ft · 46 sec · Stewart Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and South Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
13.7 mi · 47%
Main Street
10.2 mi · 35%
Clinton Road
1.54 mi · 5%
Pleasant Valley Road
1.08 mi · 4%
Lyndon Salem Road
0.87 mi · 3%
Moundsville Road
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 28

Turn right onto State Route 28

13.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anderson
00h 25m from Kingston
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kingston 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 Kingston to South Salem?

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Kingston and 14.6 miles from South Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kingston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Anderson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Anderson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

72 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

99 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and South Salem. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.3 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Village in Ohio, USA

Population1,015
Coordinates39.4739500, -82.9107300
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
South Salem

#2 South Salem

City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America

Population198
Coordinates39.3361800, -83.3065800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingston (-82.91073, 39.47395)
End: South Salem (-83.30658, 39.33618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.63
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.82 $7.63
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.79 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $4.30 $4.43 $8.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and South Salem. The current time is 00:19:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.