Brandon to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

494.2 miles 795.3 km · straight line
586.3 miles actual route 943.5 km · driving distance
12h 36min estimated drive time
CAD 95 - CAD 117 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Brandon from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Brandon to Thunder Bay is 494.2 miles (795.3 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located E of Brandon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586.3 miles, taking about 12h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in Canada — Brandon in Manitoba and Thunder Bay in Ontario.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brandon 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 Brandon to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 36min CAD 95 - CAD 117 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 7min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 58min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brandon & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Brandon
49.85°N, 99.95°W
America/Winnipeg
383m 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 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM