Apple Valley, Minnesota to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

314.8 miles 506.6 km · straight line
377.7 miles estimated 607.9 km · driving distance
7h 36min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Thunder Bay is 314.8 miles (506.6 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NE of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.7 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Apple Valley, Minnesota is in Minnesota, United States, while Thunder Bay is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota and Thunder Bay. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 36min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 7min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 13min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Thunder Bay
48.38°N, 89.25°W
America/Toronto
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients