How far is Lac Frontiere, ME from Presque Isle, ME?

The driving distance from Lac Frontiere, ME to Presque Isle, ME is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.84 mi
08h 32m
Flight
93.73 mi
150.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.73 mi
Kilometers
150.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.84 mi
Kilometers
405.29 km
Drive Time
08h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Presque Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Lac Frontiere
Wed, Apr 15, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lac Frontiere
2026-04-15T05:07
Arrive Presque Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:32 PM to 4:02 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
6:56 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
76.7 mi
04h 16m
To Presque Isle
175.1 mi
04h 16m

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
52°F
Wednesday

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 Lac Frontiere and Presque Isle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lac Frontiere and Presque Isle.

  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

    951 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lac Frontiere and Presque Isle.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Realty Road
62.7 mi · 25%
Depot Road
32.8 mi · 13%
17 Road
13.8 mi · 5%
Maibec Road
12.9 mi · 5%
Presque Isle Road
7.31 mi · 3%
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 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+158.1 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allagash
04h 16m from Lac Frontiere
Leave By
6:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lac Frontiere and Chance Light Rain near Presque Isle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lac Frontiere to Presque Isle?

The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km) and usually takes 08h 32m 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 76.7 miles from Lac Frontiere and 175.1 miles from Presque Isle.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 158.1 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 $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lac Frontiere and Chance Light Rain near Presque Isle.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lac Frontiere and Presque Isle. Straight-line distance: 93.73 mi (150.84 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
Presque Isle

#2 Presque Isle

City in Maine, United States

Population8,950
Coordinates46.6811500, -68.0158600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Number 1 Road (-69.993671, 46.695158)
End: State Street (-68.015848, 46.681243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.64 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
17.78 gal · 67.28 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $35.07 $70.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $39.62 $79.25
Premium $4.86 $43.19 $86.38
Diesel $6.00 $53.31 $106.63

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 Lac Frontiere and Presque Isle. The current time is 05:07:27.

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.