Ann Arbor to Salem, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ann Arbor from Salem, Virginia?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Salem, Virginia is 396 miles (637.3 km) as the crow flies. Salem, Virginia is located SSE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 475.2 miles, taking about 9h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Salem, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Salem, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.