Origin
South Salem, OH
Morning in South Salem on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Salem, OH to Anderson, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Salem, OH
Choco Kitty
Anderson, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
South Salem, OH to Anderson, OH is 15.2 miles and takes about 25 minutes via State Route 28, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest trip keeps you within Ohio for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route for a quick relocation or a brief scenic detour if you're exploring the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 28 | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Maple Grove Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Lyndon Salem Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Station Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stewart Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 28
— 12.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Salem, OH and Anderson, OH.
1
Start on this road
173 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Stewart Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Stewart Street
3
Continue on Lyndon Salem Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon Salem Road
4
Turn right onto SR 28
12 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 28
5
Turn left onto Maple Grove Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Grove Road
6
Turn right onto C-114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Station Road
7
Arrive at destination
C-114
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — 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
|
Stewart Street
Turn left onto Stewart Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 28 / State Route 28
Turn right onto SR 28 / State Route 28
Navigation decision point
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Maple Grove Road
Turn left onto Maple Grove Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
C-114 / Anderson Station Road
Turn right onto C-114 / Anderson Station Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.72 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Anderson, OH
Morning in Anderson on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
25m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 12.4 miles, on State Route 28. Expect a driving experience characterized by smooth, high-speed travel for most of the journey. The road primarily follows State Route 28, with brief transitions onto Maple Grove Road and Lyndon Salem Road as you approach your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on State Route 28.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 28 and Maple Grove Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stewart Street.
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 25m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Stewart Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 28 / State Route 28): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 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 (Stewart Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 28 / State Route 28): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anderson, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Anderson, OH
More trips to Anderson, OH
Explore more options from South Salem, OH or browse trips ending in Anderson, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.