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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.17 mi
06h 43m
Flight
76.78 mi
123.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.78 mi
Kilometers
123.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.17 mi
Kilometers
193.39 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lac Frontiere
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Kent
Wed, Apr 15, 8:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Kent
2026-04-15T06:53
Arrive Lac Frontiere
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Kent
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Allagash
ME

Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

From Fort Kent
60 mi
03h 21m
To Lac Frontiere
60.1 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Avenue

    27 m · 9 sec · Highland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint John Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Allagash Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dickey Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Walker Brook Road

    3.9 mi · 15 min · Walker Brook Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rapid Road

    935 ft · 41 sec · Rapid Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Camp 106 Road

    10.1 mi · 39 min · Camp 106 Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Shortcut Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Shortcut Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Robichaud Road

    5.7 mi · 22 min · Robichaud Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Estcourt Road

    9.7 mi · 38 min · Estcourt Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Robinson Road

    16.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Robinson Road

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Maibec Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    87 m · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    65 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    112 m · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Depot Road

    9.6 mi · 37 min · Depot Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    23.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Depot Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Daaquam Road

    6.2 mi · 24 min · Daaquam Road

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Depot Road
32.7 mi · 27%
Robinson Road
16.9 mi · 14%
Main Street
10.6 mi · 9%
Saint John Road
10.3 mi · 9%
Camp 106 Road
10.1 mi · 8%
Estcourt Road
9.73 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allagash
03h 21m from Fort Kent
Leave By
10:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Fort Kent

#1 Fort Kent

Town in Maine, USA

Population3,805
Coordinates47.2586500, -68.5894900
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lac Frontiere

Lac Frontiere is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.6953100, -69.9934100
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Kent (-68.58949, 47.25865)
End: Lac Frontiere (-69.99341, 46.69531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.05 L · about $16.73
Round trip
$33.45
8.48 gal · 32.1 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Maine · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Kent and Lac Frontiere. The current time is 06:53:05.

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.