How far is it from Cēsis to Riga?

The distance between Cēsis and Riga is 56 mi by road.

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

The drive from Cēsis to Riga takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.

The fastest route from Cēsis to Riga covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.

Riga lies roughly to the south-west of Cēsis.

The drive from Cēsis to Riga mainly follows A2.

Towns on the route from Cēsis to Riga include Araiši, Līgatne, Ropaži, Ādaži, Katlakalns.

Distance: 56 miDuration: 1 h 35 min

Driving from Cēsis to Riga takes about 1 h 35 min via A2. The distance is 56 mi. The straight-line distance is 51 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kārļi, Sigulda, Saulkrasti, Priedkalne, Rīga. Driving directions

Driving directions22 · 56 mi

1 Depart right onto Rīgas iela 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Kungu iela 56 yd
3 Turn right onto Rīgas iela 1 mi
4 Continue straight 2 mi
5 Turn right onto Valmiera — Cēsis — Drabeši 3 mi
6 Turn straight onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 15 mi
7 Continue straight onto Vidzemes šoseja 4 mi
8 Enter roundabout right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 43 yd
9 Exit roundabout right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 9 mi
10 Keep slightly right onto Rīga - Sigulda - Igaunijas robeža (Veclaicene) 14 mi
11 Continue straight onto Brīvības gatve 6 mi
12 Continue straight onto Brīvības iela 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Pērnavas iela 1 mi

The return trip from Riga to Cēsis covers roughly the same distance, 56 mi.

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

How far is it from Cēsis to Riga?: The distance between Cēsis and Riga is 56 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cēsis to Riga?: The drive from Cēsis to Riga takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Cēsis to Riga?: The fastest route from Cēsis to Riga covers 56 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.
Which direction is Riga from Cēsis?: Riga lies roughly to the south-west of Cēsis.
Which roads does the route from Cēsis to Riga follow?: The drive from Cēsis to Riga mainly follows A2.
Which towns do you pass between Cēsis and Riga?: Towns on the route from Cēsis to Riga include Araiši, Līgatne, Ropaži, Ādaži, Katlakalns.