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

The driving distance from Knowles Corner, ME to Caribou, ME is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.63 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.73 mi
76.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.73 mi
Kilometers
76.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.63 mi
Kilometers
97.57 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caribou
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knowles Corner
2026-04-15T03:15
Arrive Caribou
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knowles Corner
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ashland
ME

Town of the United States

From Knowles Corner
32.1 mi
00h 39m
To Caribou
28.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    19.2 mi · 28 min · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Masardis Road

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Masardis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    747 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Presque Isle Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Haystack Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mapleton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Industrial Street

    2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1090 ft · 25 sec · Mechanic Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Parsons Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Parsons Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road

    1014 ft · 17 sec · State Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Connector Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Connector Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1778 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Caribou Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Caribou Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Presque Isle Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lyndon Street

    1364 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    905 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knowles Corner 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aroostook Scenic Highway
19.2 mi · 32%
Presque Isle Road
13 mi · 21%
Masardis Road
11.7 mi · 19%
Caribou Road
5.14 mi · 8%
Haystack Road
5.06 mi · 8%
Mapleton Road
4.81 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Aroostook Scenic Highway

Start on Aroostook Scenic Highway

19.2 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 39m from Knowles Corner
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Knowles Corner and 28.5 miles from Caribou.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knowles Corner and Caribou. Straight-line distance: 47.73 mi (76.82 km).

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#1 Knowles Corner

Knowles Corner is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.2061600, -68.3336400
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Caribou

#2 Caribou

City in Maine

Population7,622
Coordinates46.8606000, -68.0119700
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Aroostook Scenic Highway (-68.330909, 46.20597)
End: (-68.01195, 46.860647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.1 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.2 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 Knowles Corner and Caribou. The current time is 03:15:38.

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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.