Barrie to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532.5 miles 856.9 km · straight line
742.9 miles actual route 1195.6 km · driving distance
17h 58min estimated drive time
CAD 120 - CAD 148 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Barrie from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Barrie to Thunder Bay is 532.5 miles (856.9 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NW of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 742.9 miles, taking about 17h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barrie and Thunder Bay. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barrie to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 58min CAD 120 - CAD 148 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 34min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~23h 21min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barrie & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Barrie
44.40°N, 79.67°W
America/Toronto
269m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM