Appleton to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287.3 miles 462.4 km · straight line
359.2 miles estimated 578 km · driving distance
7h 14min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Appleton to Thunder Bay is 287.3 miles (462.4 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located N of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 359.2 miles, taking about 7h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Appleton is in Wisconsin, United States, while Thunder Bay is in Ontario, Canada.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 14min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 41min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 52min $43–$126* Comfort

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients