How far is Salem, WV from Parkersburg, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Parkersburg is 91.49 miles (147.24 km).
Flight distance from Salem, WV to Parkersburg, WV is 91.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Salem to Parkersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, West Virginia to Parkersburg, West Virginia is: 130.51 miles (210.04 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Parkersburg will take approximately 02 hours 12 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 Parkersburg
City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
| Population | 29009 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°16'0"N 81°33'41"W |
| Latitude | 39.2667400 |
| Longitude | -81.5615100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Parkersburg: Juliana Street (-81.56142,39.266643)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Parkersburg
The distance between Salem and Parkersburg is 210 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 20 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 Parkersburg. The current time is 18:25:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.43 liters (4.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Parkersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Parkersburg is $15.58 (diesel $19.52).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $15.58 | $17.17 | $18.75 | $19.52 |
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 Parkersburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
