How far is Salem, WV from Morgantown, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Morgantown is 129.38 miles (208.22 km).
Flight distance from Salem, WV to Morgantown, WV is 129.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Salem to Morgantown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, West Virginia to Morgantown, West Virginia is: 153.71 miles (247.37 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Morgantown will take approximately 02 hours 34 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 Morgantown
City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 30847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°37'46"N 79°57'21"W |
| Latitude | 39.6295300 |
| Longitude | -79.9559000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Morgantown: High Street (-79.956076,39.629623)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Morgantown
The distance between Salem and Morgantown is 247 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 44 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 Morgantown. The current time is 02:02:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.53 liters (5.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Morgantown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Morgantown is $18.35 (diesel $22.99).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $18.35 | $20.22 | $22.09 | $22.99 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Morgantown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
