How far is it from Āraiši to Nirza?

The distance between Āraiši and Nirza is 229 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Āraiši to Nirza?

The drive from Āraiši to Nirza takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Āraiši to Nirza covers 229 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.

Nirza lies roughly to the south-east of Āraiši.

The drive from Āraiši to Nirza mainly follows P30, P84, A12. The longest single stretch is 92 km on A12.

Towns on the route from Āraiši to Nirza include Gauja, Madona, Cesvaine, Rēzekne, Ludza.

Distance: 229 kmDrive time: 3 h 30 min

Driving from Āraiši to Nirza takes about 3 h 30 min via A12. The distance is 229 km. The straight-line distance is 187 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rāmuļi, Madona, Sīlukalns, Rēzekne, Ludza. Driving directions

Driving directions32 · 229 km

1 Depart right 23 m
2 Turn left 63 m
3 Turn left onto Drabeši — Līvi 2 km
4 At end of road, turn left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 15 km
5 Turn right onto Cēsis — Vecpiebalga — Madona 69 km
6 Continue straight onto Raiņa iela 568 m
7 Enter roundabout right onto Rūpniecības iela 57 m
8 Exit roundabout right onto Rūpniecības iela 2 km
9 Enter roundabout slightly right 32 m
10 Exit roundabout slightly right 64 m
11 Turn straight onto Rūpniecības iela 3 km
12 Enter roundabout right onto Madona — Varakļāni 59 m
13 Exit roundabout right onto Madona — Varakļāni 27 km

14 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 2 km
15 Continue straight onto Madona — Varakļāni 19 km
16 At end of road, turn left onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 18 km
17 Enter rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 55 m
18 Exit rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 23 km
19 Keep slightly left onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 243 m
20 Keep slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 2 km
21 Enter rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 47 m
22 Exit rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 4 km
23 Enter rotary slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 30 m
24 Exit rotary slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 24 km
25 Continue straight onto Latgales iela 479 m
26 Turn right onto Krāslavas iela 714 m
27 Turn straight onto Maskavas apvedceļš 3 km
28 Enter rotary straight onto Latgales iela 9 m
29 Exit rotary slightly right onto Latgales iela 220 m
30 Continue straight onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 18 km
31 Turn slightly right onto Nirza-Lauderi 962 m
32 Arrive left onto Nirza-Lauderi

The return trip from Nirza to Āraiši covers roughly the same distance, 229 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

How far is it from Āraiši to Nirza?: The distance between Āraiši and Nirza is 229 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Āraiši to Nirza?: The drive from Āraiši to Nirza takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Āraiši to Nirza?: The fastest route from Āraiši to Nirza covers 229 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.
Which direction is Nirza from Āraiši?: Nirza lies roughly to the south-east of Āraiši.
Which roads does the route from Āraiši to Nirza follow?: The drive from Āraiši to Nirza mainly follows P30, P84, A12. The longest single stretch is 92 km on A12.
Which towns do you pass between Āraiši and Nirza?: Towns on the route from Āraiši to Nirza include Gauja, Madona, Cesvaine, Rēzekne, Ludza.