Lima, Ohio to Salem, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lima, Ohio from Salem, Virginia?

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Salem, Virginia is 322.5 miles (519 km) as the crow flies. Salem, Virginia is located SE of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Lima, Ohio in Ohio 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 Lima, Ohio 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.