Edmonton to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1107.4 miles 1782.2 km · straight line
1295 miles actual route 2084.1 km · driving distance
26h 1min estimated drive time
CAD 210 - CAD 258 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Edmonton to Thunder Bay is 1107.4 miles (1782.2 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located E of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1295 miles, taking about 26h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in Canada — Edmonton in Alberta and Thunder Bay in Ontario.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 1min CAD 210 - CAD 258 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 13min $104–$194* Budget
Train ~33h 49min $155–$453* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 369 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM