Luray, VA Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Luray, VA is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 216-mile quick runs to 231-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Luray, VA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
230.9 mi
Virginia Beach, VA
Quickest Drive
4h 33m
Norfolk, VA
Plan Around Luray, VA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Luray, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Luray, VA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Luray, VA
Driving from Luray, VA
On average, trips departing from Luray, VA run 222 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 38m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 231 miles (4h 49m), while the shortest is just 216 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Luray, VA include Virginia Beach, VA (230.9 mi, 4h 49m), Portsmouth, VA (220.7 mi, 4h 35m), Portsmouth Heights, VA (218.9 mi, 4h 34m), and Norfolk, VA (215.6 mi, 4h 33m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 222-mile trip from Luray, VA, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Luray, VA and 1 routes heading into Luray, VA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 216 to 231 miles.
The longest mapped route from Luray, VA covers 231 miles and takes approximately 4h 49m. Shorter options start at just 216 miles.
The average route from Luray, VA runs about 222 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 222-mile trip from Luray, VA costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Luray, VA include Virginia Beach, VA, Portsmouth, VA, Portsmouth Heights, VA and Norfolk, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Luray, VA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,836
Median Income
$55,802
Median Home Value
$243,500
Median Age
54.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Luray, VA at a Glance
Founded
1812
Elevation
797 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Luray, VA
A sampling of people born in Luray, VA.
Edward Almond
1892–1979
United States Army general (1892–1979)
William Alexander Harris
1841–1909
American politician (1841-1909)
Thomas Jordan
1819–1895
Confederate Army general (1819–1895)
Gladys Blake
1910–1983
American actress (1910-1983)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Luray, VA.
Luray Norfolk and Western Passenger Station
railway station in Luray, the United States of America
City data from Wikidata (Q1373971), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Luray, VA
Luray is in Page County, Virginia, United States of America. It is a small historic town with scenic views of the Shenandoah Mountains.
1 Luray Caverns, 101 Cave Hill Rd, Luray (near Route 340 Lee Highway), ☏ +1 540 743 6551. Daily 9AM-6PM. Luray Caverns is Luray's most well-known attraction. The wealth of limestone in the Shenandoah Valley has created many caverns. Along with various stalactites, stalagmites, and other formations named after gods and goddesses, the cavern boasts an organ that taps stalactites to produce different notes. By the entrance are a large gift shop selling rocks and gems, toys, clothing, collectibles, and travel supplies as well as the Stalactite Cafe & Restaurant. (updated Jun 2021) The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum is a small exhibition of antique automobiles, carriages, sleighs, and other automotive memorabilia. Located at the exit is an automotive-oriented gift shop. The Shenandoah Heritage Village is a 7-acre replica of a historic farming community in the Shenandoah Valley, consisting of small farm cottages, gardens, and a vineyard. Toy Town Junction is a small exhibition of old toy displays, which include dolls, trains, and other nostalgic childhood toys.
Interstate 66 West, US 29 South & US 211 West from Washington, DC, Fairfax or Manassas, VA Interstate 81 North & US 211 East from Harrisonburg, VA Interstate 81 South & US 211 East from Winchester, VA US 340 South from Front Royal, VA 1 Luray Caverns Airport (KLUA), 1504 Airport Rd, Luray, ☏ +1 540 743 6070. A small general aviation airport with charter flights but no scheduled commercial flights. Free courtesy transportation is provided to and from certain area sites. Rental cars may be arranged in advance. (updated Jun 2021)
Travel tips adapted from Luray on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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