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

536.8 miles 863.9 km · straight line
857.4 miles actual route 1379.9 km · driving distance
17h 26min estimated drive time
CAD 139 - CAD 171 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

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

The distance from London, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay is 536.8 miles (863.9 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NW of London, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.4 miles, taking about 17h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. 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 London, 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 London, Ontario, Canada to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 26min CAD 139 - CAD 171 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 55min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 40min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between London, Ontario, Canada & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

London, Ontario, Canada
42.98°N, 81.23°W
America/Toronto
252m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM