Collingwood to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

506.9 miles 815.8 km · straight line
750.9 miles actual route 1208.5 km · driving distance
18h 18min estimated drive time
CAD 122 - CAD 150 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
305° NW bearing direction

How far is Collingwood from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Collingwood to Thunder Bay is 506.9 miles (815.8 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NW of Collingwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 750.9 miles, taking about 18h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. 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 Collingwood 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 Collingwood to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 18min CAD 122 - CAD 150 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 58min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~23h 47min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Collingwood & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Collingwood
44.48°N, 80.22°W
America/Toronto
194m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM