How far is Houlton, ME from Lac Frontiere, ME?
The driving distance from Houlton, ME to Lac Frontiere, ME is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 04m 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 08h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houlton and Lac Frontiere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houlton and Lac Frontiere.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Market Square
68 m · 7 sec · Market Square
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Turn right onto North Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Turn left
1631 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oakfield, Smyrna Mills
975 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Oakfield-Smyrna Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakfield-Smyrna Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 212
10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 212
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Aroostook Scenic Highway
19.2 mi · 28 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway
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Continue on Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road
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Continue on Main Street
2216 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Station Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garfield Road
2983 ft · 1 min · Garfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Realty Road
5 mi · 12 min · Realty Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Realty Road
15.1 mi · 36 min · Realty Road
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Continue on Realty Road
42.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Realty Road
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Turn right onto 17 Road
13.9 mi · 34 min · 17 Road
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Continue on Boulevard Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Boulevard Road
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Turn left onto Maibec Road
12.7 mi · 49 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 Houlton 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.
Realty Road
Continue on Realty Road
42.6 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Houlton 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 Houlton to Lac Frontiere?
The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km) and usually takes 08h 02m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Houlton and 96.8 miles from Lac Frontiere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.5 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 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 $26.90 one way or $53.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Houlton and Chance Light Rain near Lac Frontiere.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houlton and Lac Frontiere. Straight-line distance: 109.85 mi (176.78 km).
#1 Houlton
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 5,766 |
| Coordinates | 46.1261600, -67.8403000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $26.90 | $53.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $30.40 | $60.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
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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