How far is South Salem, OH from Kingston, OH?
The driving distance from South Salem, OH to Kingston, OH is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Madison County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Salem and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Salem and Kingston.
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Start on the route
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Stewart Street
1588 ft · 44 sec · Stewart Street
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Continue on Lyndon Salem Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lyndon Salem Road
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Turn right onto State Route 28
13.7 mi · 20 min · State Route 28
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
971 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto Clinton Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn left onto Moundsville Road
3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
73 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2163 ft · 43 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Ing Street
42 m · 6 sec · West Ing Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ing Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Salem and Kingston.
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.
State Route 28
Turn right onto State Route 28
13.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving South Salem and Partly Cloudy near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Salem to Kingston?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from South Salem and 17.3 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Salem and Partly Cloudy near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
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 Anderson.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Salem and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.3 km).
#1 South Salem
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 198 |
| Coordinates | 39.3361800, -83.3065800 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 39.4739500, -82.9107300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Ing Street (-82.910623, 39.474125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.71 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
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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