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Trip from Kingston, OH to South Salem, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

29.2 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
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.

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village in Ohio, USA

Kingston, OH

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Downtown South Salem, OH, OH

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 11

5 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

$4.49 one way

$8.97 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.06 $10.12
premium $4.99 $5.73 $11.47
diesel $4.80 $5.51 $11.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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 $2.56 $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.

Forecast as of Jul 2, 2026

Origin

Kingston, OH

Morning in Kingston on Monday

Local time

7:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

W 0 to 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:27AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:58AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

South Salem, OH

Morning in South Salem on Monday

Local time

7:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

W 0 to 7 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:27AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:58AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

1 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,080 ft 640 ft

Total Climb

685 ft

Total Descent

544 ft

Highest Point

1,080 ft

~20.9 mi in

Elevation Range

441 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Kingston, OH

Full guide →

Arriving in South Salem, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1846

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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