Lake Louise to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lake Louise from Thunder Bay?
The distance from Lake Louise to Thunder Bay is 1209.6 miles (1946.7 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located E of Lake Louise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1390.1 miles, taking about 27h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in Canada — Lake Louise 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 Lake Louise 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 Lake Louise to Thunder Bay
Suggested Stops Between Lake Louise & Thunder Bay
- 1838 mi
- 2864 mi
- 3954 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 403 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator