How far is Fort Kent, ME from Lac Frontiere, ME?
The driving distance from Fort Kent, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Kent and Lac Frontiere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Kent and Lac Frontiere.
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Start on Highland Avenue
27 m · 9 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Saint John Road
10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road
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Continue on Main Street
10.6 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on Allagash Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road
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Continue on Dickey Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road
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Turn slight right onto Walker Brook Road
3.9 mi · 15 min · Walker Brook Road
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Continue on Rapid Road
935 ft · 41 sec · Rapid Road
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Turn straight onto Camp 106 Road
10.1 mi · 39 min · Camp 106 Road
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Turn slight left onto Shortcut Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Shortcut Road
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Turn left onto Robichaud Road
5.7 mi · 22 min · Robichaud Road
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Turn left onto Estcourt Road
9.7 mi · 38 min · Estcourt Road
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Turn slight right onto Robinson Road
16.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Robinson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maibec Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Maibec Road
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Turn left
87 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left
65 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
112 m · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Depot Road
9.6 mi · 37 min · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Depot Road
23.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Depot Road
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Continue on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi · 24 min · Daaquam Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Daaquam Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Kent and Lac Frontiere.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Depot Road
Turn right onto Depot Road
23.1 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Kent and Chance Light Rain near Lac Frontiere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Kent to Lac Frontiere?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Allagash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Fort Kent and 60.1 miles from Lac Frontiere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.73 one way or $33.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Kent and Chance Light Rain near Lac Frontiere.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Kent and Lac Frontiere. Straight-line distance: 76.78 mi (123.56 km).
#1 Fort Kent
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 3,805 |
| Coordinates | 47.2586500, -68.5894900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lac Frontiere
Lac Frontiere is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.6953100, -69.9934100 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lac Frontiere (-69.99341, 46.69531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $16.73 | $33.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.43 | $50.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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