How far is Lac Frontiere, ME from Fort Kent, ME?
The driving distance from Lac Frontiere, ME to Fort Kent, ME is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lac Frontiere and Fort Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lac Frontiere and Fort Kent.
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Start on Daaquam Road
6.2 mi · 24 min · Daaquam Road
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Continue on Depot Road
32.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Maibec Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Maibec Road
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Turn left
1671 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Robinson Road
16.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Robinson Road
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Turn straight onto Estcourt Road
9.7 mi · 38 min · Estcourt Road
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Turn right onto Robichaud Road
5.7 mi · 22 min · Robichaud Road
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Turn right onto Shortcut Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Shortcut Road
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Turn straight onto Camp 106 Road
10.1 mi · 39 min · Camp 106 Road
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Continue on Rapid Road
935 ft · 41 sec · Rapid Road
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Continue on Walker Brook Road
3.9 mi · 15 min · Walker Brook Road
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Continue on Dickey Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Dickey Road
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Continue on Allagash Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Allagash Road
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Continue on Main Street
10.6 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on Saint John Road
10.3 mi · 18 min · Saint John Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lac Frontiere and Fort Kent.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Depot Road
Continue on Depot Road
32.8 mi · 02h 07m
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 Lac Frontiere and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lac Frontiere to Fort Kent?
The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km) and usually takes 07h 40m 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 60 miles from Lac Frontiere and 120.5 miles from Fort Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.8 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 $25.13 one way or $50.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lac Frontiere and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Kent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lac Frontiere and Fort Kent. Straight-line distance: 76.78 mi (123.56 km).
#1 Lac Frontiere
Lac Frontiere is a place in Maine, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.6953100, -69.9934100 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Kent
Town in Maine, USA
| Population | 3,805 |
| Coordinates | 47.2586500, -68.5894900 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Avenue (-68.589476, 47.258621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.95 | $61.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $38.20 | $76.40 |
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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