Origin
Kingston, OH
Afternoon in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, 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
50m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, OH
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South Salem, OH
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Trip Overview
Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH is 29.2 miles and takes about 50m via State Route 28, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive stays within Ohio, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a practical route for getting from one place to another without extensive travel time. Consider this trip if you need an efficient way to cover a modest distance within the region. The focus here is on the journey itself, rather than extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 28 | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| SR 207 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| SR 104 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Clinton Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lyndon Salem Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US 50 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 28
— 13.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, OH and South Salem, OH.
1
Start on West Ing Street
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Ing Street
2
Turn right onto SR 159
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 159
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
SR 159
4
Continue on SR 159
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 159
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 207
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 207
6
Continue on SR 207
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 207
7
Continue on SR 104
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 104
8
Turn right onto Moundsville Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Moundsville Road
9
Turn right onto C-550
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
10
Turn left onto Clinton Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Veterans Parkway
12
Turn right onto US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
13
Turn right onto SR 28
14 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 28
14
Turn left onto Lyndon Salem Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon Salem Road
15
Continue on Stewart Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Stewart Street
16
Turn right
173 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 159 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 159 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 159
Enter roundabout onto SR 159
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 207
Enter roundabout onto SR 207
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Moundsville Road
Turn right onto Moundsville Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Clinton Road
Turn left onto Clinton Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.06 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
12:41 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
14 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
50m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 70% of it utilizing faster roads. You'll experience stretches of quicker travel, including one continuous segment of 13.7 miles on State Route 28. Expect a driving personality that leans towards efficiency, with Main Street and SR 207 also playing a role in the overall journey. The road generally maintains a consistent character, making it predictable for drivers.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on State Route 28.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 28 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 159 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 159 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (SR 159): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (SR 207): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on State Route 28. 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: near the start (SR 159 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (SR 159): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.7 miles (SR 207): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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