Kamloops to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1392.1 miles 2240.4 km · straight line
1651.4 miles actual route 2657.7 km · driving distance
33h 46min estimated drive time
CAD 268 - CAD 330 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Kamloops from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Kamloops to Thunder Bay is 1392.1 miles (2240.4 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located E of Kamloops. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1651.4 miles, taking about 33h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in Canada — Kamloops in British Columbia 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 Kamloops 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 Kamloops to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 46min CAD 268 - CAD 330 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 31min $132–$248* Budget
Train ~43h 54min $198–$578* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kamloops & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Kamloops
50.67°N, 120.32°W
America/Vancouver
414m 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 464 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM