How far is Roanoke, VA from Luray, VA?
The driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Luray, VA is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Luray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Luray.
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Start on the route
87 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
602 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn sharp left onto Franklin Road Southwest
1304 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Williamson Road Southeast
990 ft · 36 sec · Williamson Road Southeast
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Continue on Williamson Road Northeast
1625 ft · 49 sec · Williamson Road Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Bristol
878 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
43.4 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 211, VA 211: New Market, Luray
1380 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Old Cross Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Old Cross Road
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Turn right onto East Lee Highway
12.1 mi · 17 min · East Lee Highway
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Turn right onto Northcott Drive
608 ft · 14 sec · Northcott Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
61 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke and Luray.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Continue straight
64.7 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Luray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Luray?
The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Roanoke and 71.1 miles from Luray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Luray.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Luray. Straight-line distance: 125.69 mi (202.28 km).
#1 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Luray
Town of Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,849 |
| Coordinates | 38.6654000, -78.4594500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Luray (-78.45945, 38.6654)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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