Markham to Thunder Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

570 miles 917.4 km · straight line
803.3 miles actual route 1292.8 km · driving distance
19h 12min estimated drive time
CAD 130 - CAD 160 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Markham from Thunder Bay?

The distance from Markham to Thunder Bay is 570 miles (917.4 km) as the crow flies. Thunder Bay is located NW of Markham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 803.3 miles, taking about 19h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. 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 Markham 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 Markham to Thunder Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 12min CAD 130 - CAD 160 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 2min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~24h 58min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Markham & Thunder Bay

Quick Facts

Markham
43.87°N, 79.27°W
America/Toronto
168m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM