How far is it from Cēsis to Ludza?

The distance between Cēsis and Ludza is 130 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cēsis to Ludza?

The drive from Cēsis to Ludza takes approximately 3 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Cēsis to Ludza covers 130 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 15 min.

Ludza lies roughly to the south-east of Cēsis.

The drive from Cēsis to Ludza mainly follows P30, P84, A12. The longest single stretch is 53 mi on P30.

Towns on the route from Cēsis to Ludza include Gauja, Abrupe, Madona, Sīlukalns, Rēzekne.

Distance: 130 miDuration: 3 h 15 min

Driving from Cēsis to Ludza takes about 3 h 15 min via P30. The distance is 130 mi. The straight-line distance is 107 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rāmuļi, Baltini, Sīlukalns, Rēzekne. Driving directions

Driving directions33 · 130 mi

14 Exit roundabout slightly right 69 yd
15 Turn straight onto Rūpniecības iela 2 mi
16 Enter roundabout right onto Madona — Varakļāni 65 yd
17 Exit roundabout right onto Madona — Varakļāni 17 mi
18 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Madona — Varakļāni 12 mi
20 At end of road, turn left onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 12 mi
21 Enter rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 60 yd
22 Exit rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 14 mi
23 Keep slightly left onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 1 mi
24 Keep slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 2 mi
25 Enter rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 51 yd
26 Exit rotary right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 3 mi
27 Enter rotary slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 33 yd
28 Exit rotary slightly right onto Jēkabpils - Rēzekne - Ludza - Krievijas robeža (Terehova) 15 mi
29 Continue straight onto Latgales iela 1 mi
30 Turn left onto Latgales iela 52 yd
31 Continue right onto Latgales iela 1 mi
32 Turn left onto Stroda iela 104 yd
33 Arrive right onto Stroda iela

The return trip from Ludza to Cēsis covers roughly the same distance, 130 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 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Cēsis to Ludza?: The distance between Cēsis and Ludza is 130 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cēsis to Ludza?: The drive from Cēsis to Ludza takes approximately 3 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Cēsis to Ludza?: The fastest route from Cēsis to Ludza covers 130 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 15 min.
Which direction is Ludza from Cēsis?: Ludza lies roughly to the south-east of Cēsis.
Which roads does the route from Cēsis to Ludza follow?: The drive from Cēsis to Ludza mainly follows P30, P84, A12. The longest single stretch is 53 mi on P30.
Which towns do you pass between Cēsis and Ludza?: Towns on the route from Cēsis to Ludza include Gauja, Abrupe, Madona, Sīlukalns, Rēzekne.