How far is Lac Frontiere, ME from Fort Fairfield, ME?

The driving distance from Lac Frontiere, ME to Fort Fairfield, ME is about 256.6 miles (413 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.6 mi
08h 26m
Flight
102.4 mi
164.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.4 mi
Kilometers
164.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.6 mi
Kilometers
412.96 km
Drive Time
08h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Fairfield
Wed, Apr 15, 1:35 PM EDT
Return by in Lac Frontiere
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lac Frontiere
2026-04-15T05:08
Arrive Fort Fairfield
Wed, Apr 15, 1:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 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
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lac Frontiere
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Allagash
ME

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

From Lac Frontiere
82.3 mi
04h 13m
To Fort Fairfield
174.3 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
Fort Fairfield Weather
ME
Live fallback forecast
38°F
Overnight
Using Caribou as the closest live forecast in the Aroostook County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lac Frontiere and Fort Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lac Frontiere and Fort Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Daaquam Road

    6.2 mi · 24 min · Daaquam Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Depot Road

    32.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maibec Road

    12.9 mi · 50 min · Maibec Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boulevard Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Boulevard Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 17 Road

    13.8 mi · 33 min · 17 Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Realty Road

    62.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Realty Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Garfield Road

    2952 ft · 1 min · Garfield Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Station Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1469 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Presque Isle Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Presque Isle Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Haystack Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Haystack Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mapleton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Mapleton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Industrial Street

    2560 ft · 1 min · Industrial Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1090 ft · 21 sec · Mechanic Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    22 m · 8 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dyer Street

    1333 ft · 38 sec · Dyer Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Park Street

    151 m · 19 sec · Park Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1269 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Street

  21. 21

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Fort Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Presque Isle Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Presque Isle Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Houlton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Houlton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Presque Isle Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Presque Isle Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    145 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Elm Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lac Frontiere and Fort Fairfield.

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Realty Road
62.7 mi · 24%
Depot Road
32.8 mi · 13%
17 Road
13.8 mi · 5%
Maibec Road
12.9 mi · 5%
Presque Isle Road
10.7 mi · 4%
Daaquam Road
6.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Realty Road

Turn left onto Realty Road

62.7 mi · 02h 31m

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
08h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+154.2 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allagash
04h 13m from Lac Frontiere
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lac Frontiere and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lac Frontiere to Fort Fairfield?

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (413 km) and usually takes 08h 26m 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 82.3 miles from Lac Frontiere and 174.3 miles from Fort Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 154.2 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 $35.74 one way or $71.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lac Frontiere and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Fairfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lac Frontiere and Fort Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 102.4 mi (164.8 km).

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#1 Lac Frontiere

Lac Frontiere is a place in Maine, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.6953100, -69.9934100
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Fort Fairfield

#2 Fort Fairfield

City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America

Population3,278
Coordinates46.7722700, -67.8339100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Number 1 Road (-69.993671, 46.695158)
End: Elm Street (-67.834004, 46.772285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.28 L · about $35.74
Round trip
$71.48
18.12 gal · 68.56 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $35.74 $71.48
Mid-grade $4.46 $40.38 $80.76
Premium $4.86 $44.01 $88.03
Diesel $6.00 $54.33 $108.67

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 Lac Frontiere and Fort Fairfield. The current time is 05:08:35.

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.