How far is Salem, WV from Fairmont, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Fairmont is 115.89 miles (186.5 km).
Flight distance from Salem, WV to Fairmont, WV is 115.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Salem to Fairmont with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, West Virginia to Fairmont, West Virginia is: 137.26 miles (220.9 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Fairmont will take approximately 02 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Salem
City in West Virginia
| Population | 1511 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'21"N 81°6'55"W |
| Latitude | 37.9892800 |
| Longitude | -81.1153800 |
| Altitude | 653 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18370 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°29'6"N 80°8'33"W |
| Latitude | 39.4850800 |
| Longitude | -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fairmont: Jefferson Street (-80.142785,39.485002)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Fairmont
The distance between Salem and Fairmont 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 Fairmont. The current time is 02:16:18.
| 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 18.33 liters (4.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Fairmont.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Fairmont is $16.39 (diesel $20.53).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $16.39 | $18.06 | $19.72 | $20.53 |
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 West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Fairmont (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
