How far is it from Plācis to Riga?

The distance between Plācis and Riga is 75 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Plācis to Riga?

The drive from Plācis to Riga takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Plācis to Riga covers 75 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Riga lies roughly to the south-west of Plācis.

The drive from Plācis to Riga mainly follows A3, A2.

Towns on the route from Plācis to Riga include Līgatne, Sigulda, Ādaži, Carnikava, Katlakalns.

Along the route from Plācis to Riga you can fill up at Virši (24/7), Totāls (24/7), Virši (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Distance: 75 kmDrive time: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Plācis to Riga takes about 1 h 20 min via A3. The distance is 75 km. The straight-line distance is 70 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Turaida, Sigulda, Priedkalne, Carnikava, Rīga. Driving directions

Driving directions16 · 75 km

1 Depart 11 m
2 Turn right 37 km
3 Merge slightly left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 2 km
4 Keep slightly right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 23 km
5 Continue straight onto Brīvības gatve 10 km
6 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 563 m
7 Turn left onto Pērnavas iela 403 m
8 Turn right onto Aleksandra Čaka iela 299 m

The return trip from Riga to Plācis covers roughly the same distance, 75 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

How far is it from Plācis to Riga?: The distance between Plācis and Riga is 75 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Plācis to Riga?: The drive from Plācis to Riga takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Plācis to Riga?: The fastest route from Plācis to Riga covers 75 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Riga from Plācis?: Riga lies roughly to the south-west of Plācis.
Which roads does the route from Plācis to Riga follow?: The drive from Plācis to Riga mainly follows A3, A2.
Which towns do you pass between Plācis and Riga?: Towns on the route from Plācis to Riga include Līgatne, Sigulda, Ādaži, Carnikava, Katlakalns.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Plācis and Riga?: Along the route from Plācis to Riga you can fill up at Virši (24/7), Totāls (24/7), Virši (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.