How far is Salem, IN from Brownsville, IN?
The driving distance from Salem, IN to Brownsville, IN is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Brownsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Brownsville.
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Start on County Road 250 South
2 m · 2 sec · County Road 250 South
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Turn right onto County Road 200 East
2882 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 East
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Turn straight onto South Salem Road
3005 ft · 2 min · South Salem Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on College Corner Avenue
1588 ft · 21 sec · College Corner Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Seminary Street
1526 ft · 24 sec · East Seminary Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1006 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
84 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Continue on West Old Brownsville Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · West Old Brownsville Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
10 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Brownsville.
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.
West Old Brownsville Road
Continue on West Old Brownsville Road
4.46 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Brownsville?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Salem and 5.3 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liberty.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 7.69 mi (12.38 km).
#1 Salem
City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.5964400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownsville
Unincorporated community in Indiana
| Population | 797 |
| Coordinates | 39.6644900, -85.0046800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-85.004678, 39.66449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $3.77 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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