Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

672.4 miles 1082.1 km · straight line
922.7 miles actual route 1485 km · driving distance
21h 46min estimated drive time
CAD 150 - CAD 184 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kingston, Ontario, Canada from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay is 672.4 miles (1082.1 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located WNW of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 922.7 miles, taking about 21h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. 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. 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 Kingston, Ontario, Canada 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 Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 46min CAD 150 - CAD 184 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 7min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~28h 18min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingston, Ontario, Canada & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Kingston, Ontario, Canada
44.23°N, 76.48°W
America/Toronto
70m 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 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM