How far is Houlton, ME from Knowles Corner, ME?

The driving distance from Houlton, ME to Knowles Corner, ME is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
28.83 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.25 mi
39.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.25 mi
Kilometers
39.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.83 mi
Kilometers
46.39 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Houlton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houlton
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Houlton
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
Oakfield
ME

Human settlement in United States of America

From Houlton
14.4 mi
00h 19m
To Knowles Corner
14.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Houlton Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Presque Isle as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Houlton and Knowles Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Houlton and Knowles Corner.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Square

    68 m · 7 sec · Market Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Oakfield, Smyrna Mills

    975 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oakfield-Smyrna Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakfield-Smyrna Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 212

    10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 212

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Aroostook Scenic Highway

    9 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houlton and Knowles Corner.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
16.7 mi · 58%
State Highway 212
10.3 mi · 36%
Oakfield-Smyrna Road
1.3 mi · 5%
Oakfield
0.18 mi · 1%
Market Square
0.04 mi
Aroostook Scenic Highway
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

15.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakfield
00h 19m from Houlton
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Houlton and Chance Light Rain near Knowles Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Houlton to Knowles Corner?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Oakfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Houlton and 14.4 miles from Knowles Corner.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Houlton and Chance Light Rain near Knowles Corner.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houlton and Knowles Corner. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.02 km).

Houlton

#1 Houlton

Town in Maine, USA

Population5,766
Coordinates46.1261600, -67.8403000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
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#2 Knowles Corner

Knowles Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.2061600, -68.3336400
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Houlton (-67.8403, 46.12616)
End: Knowles Corner (-68.33364, 46.20616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.02 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.55 $9.09
Premium $4.86 $4.96 $9.91
Diesel $6.00 $6.12 $12.23

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 Houlton and Knowles Corner. The current time is 01:02:54.

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.