Origin
Harris, OH
Afternoon in Harris on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harris, OH to South Salem, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harris, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
South Salem, OH
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
Harris, OH to South Salem, OH is 17.4 miles and takes about 43m via Lower Twin Road and US 50, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region into another part of the Midwest. Expect a local feel for most of this trip, which is best suited for a single-day excursion. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route offers a flexible option for connecting two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Twin Road | 9.6 mi | 23m |
| US 50 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Spargursville Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Harris Station Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| Jones Levee Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stewart Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lower Twin Road
— 9.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harris, OH and South Salem, OH.
1
Start on Harris Station Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Harris Station Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Spargursville Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Spargursville Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Jones Levee Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jones Levee Road
4
Turn right onto US 50
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 50
5
Turn left onto Lower Twin Road
9.6 mi
·
23 min
·
Lower Twin Road
6
Continue on Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Broadway Street
7
Turn right onto Stewart Street
209 ft
·
11 sec
·
Stewart Street
8
Turn left
173 ft
·
12 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Spargursville Road
At end of road, turn right onto Spargursville Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Jones Levee Road
At end of road, turn left onto Jones Levee Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 50
Turn right onto US 50
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Lower Twin Road
Turn left onto Lower Twin Road
Navigation decision point
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Salem, OH
Afternoon in South Salem on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local route, with only about 13% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a good amount of turning throughout the 43-minute trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles on Lower Twin Road, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before the local roads resume. The character of the road shifts as you navigate between local streets and the busier US 50.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Lower Twin Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Spargursville Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Spargursville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Jones Levee Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Lower Twin Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Spargursville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Jones Levee Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 50): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Salem, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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