Bay City, Michigan to Chatham, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

118.7 miles 191 km · straight line
148.4 miles estimated 238.8 km · driving distance
2h 59min estimated drive time
$14 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Bay City, Michigan from Chatham, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Bay City, Michigan to Chatham, Ontario, Canada is 118.7 miles (191 km) as the crow flies. Chatham, Ontario, Canada is located SE of Bay City, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 148.4 miles, taking about 2h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Bay City, Michigan is in Michigan, United States, while Chatham, Ontario, Canada 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. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bay City, Michigan and Chatham, Ontario, Canada. 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 Bay City, Michigan to Chatham, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 59min $14 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 35min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 50min $18–$52* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bay City, Michigan & Chatham, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Bay City, Michigan
43.59°N, 83.89°W
America/Detroit
182m elevation
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
42.41°N, 82.18°W
America/Toronto
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 40 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 209.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients