How far is Easton, ME from Caribou, ME?

The driving distance from Easton, ME to Caribou, ME is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.93 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.92 mi
25.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.93 mi
Kilometers
33.69 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caribou
Sat, May 30, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Sat, May 30, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-05-30T06:02
Arrive Caribou
Sat, May 30, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Easton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Presque Isle
ME

City in Maine, United States

From Easton
10.4 mi
00h 15m
To Caribou
10.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Caribou.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Caribou.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    2966 ft · 59 sec · Center Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Easton Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Easton Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Centerline Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Centerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Academy Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Academy Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    598 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Street

    1051 ft · 20 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Parsons Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road

    1014 ft · 17 sec · State Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Connector Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1778 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Caribou Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lyndon Street

    1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    905 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton and Caribou.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Presque Isle Road
5.65 mi · 27%
Caribou Road
5.14 mi · 25%
Easton Road
3.91 mi · 19%
Academy Street
1.43 mi · 7%
Centerline Road
1.34 mi · 6%
Parsons Street
0.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Presque Isle Road

Continue on Presque Isle Road

5.65 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presque Isle
00h 15m from Easton
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Easton and Partly Sunny near Caribou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Easton to Caribou?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Presque Isle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Easton and 10.6 miles from Caribou.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Easton and Partly Sunny near Caribou.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Caribou. Straight-line distance: 15.92 mi (25.62 km).

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#1 Easton

Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Population1,177
Coordinates46.6411500, -67.9094700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Caribou

#2 Caribou

City in Maine

Population7,622
Coordinates46.8606000, -68.0119700
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-67.909488, 46.641192)
End: (-68.01195, 46.860647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.86 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $6.00 $4.44 $8.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maine · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Caribou. The current time is 06:02:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.