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

The driving distance from Knowles Corner, ME to Houlton, ME is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
27.47 mi
00h 35m
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
27.47 mi
Kilometers
44.21 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houlton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Knowles Corner
Wed, Apr 15, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knowles Corner
2026-04-15T02:34
Arrive Houlton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Knowles Corner
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 Knowles Corner
14.4 mi
00h 17m
To Houlton
13 mi
00h 17m

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
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Aroostook Scenic Highway

    9 m · 2 sec · Aroostook Scenic Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 212

    10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 212

  3. 3

    Continue on Oakfield-Smyrna Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Oakfield-Smyrna Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Houlton, Presque Isle

    1337 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Union Square

    51 m · 5 sec · Union Square

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Square

    120 m · 17 sec · Market Square

  11. 11

    Continue on Market Square

    70 m · 8 sec · Market Square

  12. 12

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oakfield-Smyrna Road
17.3 mi · 63%
State Highway 212
10.3 mi · 37%
North Street
0.93 mi · 3%
US 1
0.25 mi · 1%
Market Square
0.12 mi
Union Square
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Oakfield-Smyrna Road

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakfield
00h 17m from Knowles Corner
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 Knowles Corner and 13 miles from Houlton.

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 3.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

#2 Houlton

Town in Maine, USA

Population5,766
Coordinates46.1261600, -67.8403000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Aroostook Scenic Highway (-68.330909, 46.20597)
End: (-67.840576, 46.126163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 Houlton. The current time is 02:34:44.

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.