How far is it from Āraiši to Nirza?

The distance between Āraiši and Nirza is 143 mi 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 143 mi 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 57 mi on A12.

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

Distance: 143 miDuration: 3 h 30 min

Driving from Āraiši to Nirza takes about 3 h 30 min via A12. The distance is 143 mi. The straight-line distance is 117 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rāmuļi, Madona, Sīlukalns, Rēzekne, Ludza. Driving directions

Driving directions32 · 143 mi

1 Depart right 25 yd
2 Turn left 68 yd
3 Turn left onto Drabeši — Līvi 2 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 9 mi
5 Turn right onto Cēsis — Vecpiebalga — Madona 43 mi
6 Continue straight onto Raiņa iela 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout right onto Rūpniecības iela 63 yd
8 Exit roundabout right onto Rūpniecības iela 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly right 35 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly right 69 yd
11 Turn straight onto Rūpniecības iela 2 mi
12 Enter roundabout right onto Madona — Varakļāni 65 yd
13 Exit roundabout right onto Madona — Varakļāni 17 mi

14 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Madona — Varakļāni 12 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 12 mi
17 Enter rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 60 yd
18 Exit rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 14 mi
19 Keep slightly left onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 1 mi
20 Keep slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 2 mi
21 Enter rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 51 yd
22 Exit rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 3 mi
23 Enter rotary slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 33 yd
24 Exit rotary slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 15 mi
25 Continue straight onto Latgales iela 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Krāslavas iela 1 mi
27 Turn straight onto Maskavas apvedceļš 2 mi
28 Enter rotary straight onto Latgales iela 10 yd
29 Exit rotary slightly right onto Latgales iela 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 12 mi
31 Turn slightly right onto Nirza-Lauderi 1 mi
32 Arrive left onto Nirza-Lauderi

The return trip from Nirza to Āraiši covers roughly the same distance, 143 mi.

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 143 mi 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 143 mi 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 57 mi 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.