How far is Roanoke, VA from Salem, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Salem, VA is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Salem.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
699 ft · 32 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
50 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Campbell Avenue Southwest
1649 ft · 42 sec · Campbell Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 5th Street Southwest
1220 ft · 51 sec · 5th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Shenandoah Avenue Northwest
3.7 mi · 8 min · Shenandoah Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Roanoke Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Roanoke Boulevard
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Continue on Roanoke Boulevard
1594 ft · 32 sec · Roanoke Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Roanoke Boulevard
1643 ft · 49 sec · Roanoke Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto South College Avenue
1261 ft · 27 sec · South College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and 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.
Shenandoah Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Shenandoah Avenue Northwest
3.75 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Salem?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Cedar Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Roanoke and 3.7 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Bluff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The City Market Building
Salem City Hall
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Bluff.
Roanoke
Blacksburg, VA
Clifton Forge
White Sulphur Springs
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Salem. Straight-line distance: 6.42 mi (10.33 km).
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Salem is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2934700, -80.0547600 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-80.05476, 37.29347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.92 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
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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